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Salta: A Journey Through History and Culture

Eliana Garcia

Eliana Garcia

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a 6-day adventure in Salta, Argentina, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and vibrant atmosphere of this captivating city. From fascinating museums to stunning plazas and mouthwatering culinary delights, experience the best of Salta's history, art, and gastronomy.

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Day 1Unveiling the Heroic Legacy
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$30

Guemes Museum
Multimedia displays, interactive exhibits & artifacts from Güemes' life & the War of Independence.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Plaza Gral. Don Martin Miguel de Guemes
Small, leafy green space honoring a 19th-century military leader & the site of a weekly craft fair.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
Day 2Time Travel through Museums and Cathedrals
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$33

History Museum of the North
Restored 1700s government building with exhibits about Argentina's colonial & revolutionary history.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Catedral Basílica de Salta
Roman Catholic cathedral dating to the 1800s, with an ornate pink facade & a gilded interior.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
Day 3Artistic Wonders and Gastronomic Delights
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$31

Museum of Fine Arts in Salta, Argentina
Museum in a restored mansion featuring South American art from the 1700s to the contemporary era.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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July 9th Square
This 16th-century plaza is named after Argentina's independence day & features many trees & flowers.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 4Exploring Salta's Architectural Treasures
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$30

City Museum Casa Hernandez
City museum in a historic building with musical instruments & a library with local authors.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
6 - 9 min

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IGLESIA Y MUSEO SAN FRANCISCO
Refined Spanish colonial-style Franciscan basilica, convent & National Historical Monument.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
Day 5Journey into Ancient Civilizations and Natural Sciences
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$35

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$ 1

Museum of High Altitude Archaeology
Archaeology museum housing the Mummies of Llullaillaco & other exhibits in a 19th-century building.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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National University of Salta Museum of Natural Sciences
Natural history museum since 1950 with an herbarium of dried plant specimens & other exhibits.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
Day 6Spiritual Serenity and Culinary Excellence
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$18

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$ 1

Santuario de la Inmaculada Madre del Divino Corazón Eucarístico de Jesús
Quaint shrine atop a picturesque hilltop known for its city views & pilgrimage festivals.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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San Martin Park
Park featuring a palm-fringed lake with pedal boats, plus a statue of statesman José de San Martín.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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El rey del bife
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $177 In total

Activities & Food:$175
Transport:$2