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In the north-west corner of the country where the land rises to meet the Andes on the borders with Chile and Bolivia, Argentina’s highlands offer some of the most captivating landscapes in all of South America. Red-rock gorges and multi-coloured canyons lead up to desolate altiplano punctuated by dazzling salt-flats and white-washed colonial towns.
Capital of the region, Salta sits at the foot of the mountains at 1100m above sea-level and is an ideal base for exploring the landscapes. Founded in 1582, the city dubbed “Salta la Linda” ("Salta the beautiful") retains much of its colonial architecture and offers a wealth of historic attractions amidst excellent boutique hotels and restaurants. At its heart, the elegant Ninth of July Square is ringed by a graceful gallery punctuated by the city’s neoclassical Cathedral, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the original Cabildo town hall.
Yet the real beauty of Salta lies outside the city walls, best experienced on the famous “Train to the Clouds”, one of South America’s most spectacular rail journeys. Between April and November, visitors can enjoy a dizzying trip high into the red-rock canyons and gorges of Argentina’s north-west altiplano to reach the giddy height of 4220m above sea-level.
The height of rustic elegance, the House of Jasmines is a stunning boutique country retreat located in the hills just outside Salta with distant views of the Andes. Nestled in 100 hectares of...
The Legado Mitico Salta is a sumptuous boutique hotel and sensitively renovated manor house at the heart of the city. Taking its inspiration from Salta’s rich heritage, the Legado Mitico oozes...
Set amidst lush gardens in distant view of the spectacular Andes, Finca Valentina is a charming and informal country retreat just outside Salta with easy access to the airport. Spanish in feel with...
Close to the train station and within walking distance to the centre of town, El Lagar is a charming, mock colonial mansion and excellent base from which to explore the city. Purchased by the Etchart...
“......well organised and planned........a credit to the guides and drivers who met us (sometimes middle of the night) added personal touches, went beyond their duties, which they needn't have done, all of which made the trip trouble free, enjoyable and memorable.
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