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Salta
Salta sits in a high Andean valley in northwestern Argentina, its colonial centre of whitewashed churches and cobbled plazas framed by surrounding mountains. The city is best known as the gateway to the Tren a las Nubes, the historic high-altitude railway that climbs from the Lerma Valley toward the Andean plateau.
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Frequently asked questions about Salta
How do I get to Salta?
Most travellers fly into Salta's Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA), located a few kilometres southwest of downtown, with regular domestic connections from Buenos Aires and other regional hubs. Long-distance buses from major Argentine cities also serve Salta's central bus terminal, a journey of many hours given the distances involved.
How many days should I spend in Salta?
Plan on ~3 to 4 days: enough to explore the historic centre and museums, take a day trip into the Lerma Valley or Quebrada del Toro, and allow a full day for the Tren a las Nubes excursion itself.
What is Salta known for?
Salta sits in a high Andean valley in northwestern Argentina, its colonial centre of whitewashed churches and cobbled plazas framed by surrounding mountains. The city is best known as the gateway to the Tren a las Nubes, the historic high-altitude railway that climbs from the Lerma Valley toward the Andean plateau.