Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.antropologico.gov.ar
; cnr Ejército del Norte & Polo Sur; admission AR$5; 8am-7pm Mon-
Sat)
Has good representations of local ceramics, especially from the Tastil ruins (Argen-
tina's largest pre-Inca town), and some well-designed displays in its attractive, purpose-
built spaces.
Courses
Salta appeals as a spot for a Spanish course, and there are several operators. Search on-
line for recent recommendations.
Tours
Salta is the base for a range of tours, offered by numerous agencies, with a high concen-
tration on Buenos Aires, between Caseros and Alvarado. Popular trips head to Cafayate
(AR$300), Cachi (AR$325), San Antonio de los Cobres (the
Tren a las Nubes
route;
AR$335), the same adding Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca (AR$590) and more.
For trips beyond the standard excursions we recommend:
Alternativa Salta
4WD TOUR
( 15-502-5588;
www.alternativasalta.com
)
Runs brilliant multiday 4WD trips into the
spectacular, remote highlands of northwestern Argentina.
Clark Expediciones
BIRD-WATCHING
( 497-1024;
www.clarkexpediciones.com
)
Professional agency offering trips with English-
speaking guides to national parks and remote uplands. The staff are serious about bird-
watching: trips include a half-/full day in the Reserva del Huaico, which is a 60-hectare
cloud forest reserve 8km west of Salta; two days to Parque Nacional El Rey; and multi-
day tailored itineraries.
MTB Salta
MOUNTAIN BIKING
( 15-527-1499;
www.mtbsalta.com
;
Güemes 569)
Arranges a variety of excellent mountain
biking and hiking tours around the province, ranging from half-days in the nearby forests
to multiday excursions in the Valles Calchaquíes.
Norte Trekking
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