Following a day in Cafayate and another day in Humahuaca, I returned to Salta to spend the remainder of my long weekend relaxing and taking in the sights of this small city. It's probably the most colonial city in Argentina and the influences from Spain are everywhere. The city was actually founded in 1582 and sits a few thousand feet above sea level.
Everything in the city is within a 15 block radius and there is a cool cable car (teleferico) that takes you to the top of the highest point in the city, offering incredible views of the terrain from above.
Salta also makes, in my humble opinion, the best empanadas in Argentina. While smaller than traditional empanadas (you would usually order 6-8 each compared to 3 each in Buenos Aires), they are tastier and served with a salsa to put inside the empanada after you've taken the first bite.
Architecture in Salta is very colonial and well maintained, unlike many other large cities in Argentina, sadly. The people are incredibly warm and friendly and, in fact, when I was walking back to my hotel Saturday afternoon, the city was dead (everyone was taking the traditional afternoon siesta) and I couldn't find a taxi for the 15 block hike uphill, so I stopped into a kiosk for a beer to help with the walk. I asked the cashier if I was headed in the right direction, and an older man told me that if I waited for him to pay for his cigars, he'd give me a ride, since taxis were non-existent during siesta time!
I'm definitely coming back to Salta! Click here to see more photos from this incredible city.
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