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Salta

A colonial gem of the Andean northwest, launching point for rainbow-hued canyons and high-altitude vineyards.

Notable spots

MAAM Museum
Museum
Home to the remarkably preserved Inca mummies of Llullaillaco.
Salta Cathedral
Landmark
A rose-pink neoclassical cathedral on the main plaza.
Cerro San Bernardo Cable Car
Scenery
Quebrada de las Conchas
Nature

Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Salta in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Salta — loco085 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia