Discover summer in Salta: Flavor, Color and Adventure!

Blessed by nature, Salta is an inexhaustible source of landscapes and attractions that captivate and surprise each of the tourists who visit with its endless beauty. Summer in Salta offers products and activities for all tastes. Its extensive territory offers unique climates and landscapes, from the exuberant jungle to the aridity and mysteries of the Puna, passing through valleys where the common denominator is the quality of the people of Salta, who make the tourist a member of their community.

Cloud Train

One of the most incredible tourist experiences that Argentina has to offer the world is the Cloud Train. It proposes a unique and special trip that combines road and rail routes, the first of which takes National Route 51, passing through the town of Campo Quijano and Gobernador Solá until reaching El Alfarcito.

The journey continues through the Quebrada de las Cuevas and then through the Muñano plain until reaching San Antonio de los Cobres, to then embark on the magical experience of the Train of the Clouds that manifests all the splendor of the Puna of the Andes upon arrival at the imposing La Polvorilla Viaduct, at a height of 4,200 meters above sea level.

With photographic stops at panoramic points, this experience not only allows you to enjoy unforgettable landscapes and sensations, but also stories and experiences that lead you to relive the epic of railway construction in 1920, initiated by Engineer Richard Fontain Maury.

Community rural tourism

Community rural tourism has the particularity of being managed by communities of indigenous peoples and farmers who, within a framework of mutual respect, share their traditional organization with the visitor.

Activities that can be carried out in the company of local guides and in direct contact with nature include hiking, cycling, horse riding, visits to vineyards and fruit trees, among others. Something unmissable is participating in the work of the land as well as in the preparation of sweets, artisanal wines and the preparation of empanadas in a clay oven. These experiences allow visitors to experience unforgettable moments, combining activities and ancestral traditions in a scenic setting of singular beauty.

Water sports and experiences

The Cabra Corral and Campo Alegre dams offer us a magical postcard with their incredible waters surrounded by green hills. The Cabra Corral Dam, located 65 km from the capital Salta, is the ideal place for alternative tourism and water sports. It is the second largest reservoir in Argentina, in addition to the main water reserve in Northwest Argentina.

From sailing, skiing or kayaking, to jet ski or catamaran trips, bungee jumping, zip lining and rafting on the rapids of the Rio Juramento, all entertainment activities are covered. The fun can also be combined with observing dinosaur footprints and algae fossils while exploring caves with petroglyphs located in the nearby city of Guachipas.

For those who prefer something more peaceful, attractive horse riding and trekking tours are offered through the mountains and hills with an unforgettable view of the lake, especially if you are lucky enough to be able to stop to watch the sunset from above. In addition, fishing is very good with kingfish, bogas, catfish and tarpon.

adventure Turism

Salta offers a wide range of trekking possibilities, and has specialized companies that offer unique experiences that adapt to the needs of their clients. From green paths surrounded by a magical jungle, through landscapes full of colors until ending in the high desert, with easy routes to do with the family to others of greater complexity and lasting several days.

Altura Wine Route

Few places in the world surprise like this Salta Altura Wine Route. The variety of colors of its mountains, the typical villages and the warmth of its people transform this tour into something magical. It passes through places with very striking landscapes such as Quebrada de las Flechas, Quebrada de las Conchas and centuries-old cities such as Molinos, San Carlos, Seclantás, Cachi and Cafayate, with enormous cultural richness that is expressed in music and crafts.

Through Route 68 and the famous Route 40 you will be able to taste the best wines in the world and sample the varieties offered by Salta's wineries. The region has a dry and temperate climate, ideal for the cultivation and production of red strains such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Bonarda, Syrah, Barbera, Tempranillo, particularly the emblematic white Torrontés strain.

The geographical characteristics and climate give the region's wine a great character, strong personality and high quality with unique fragrances, colors and flavors, which is why it is recognized and awarded worldwide. Modern wineries equipped with the latest technology have incorporated new services for tourists, from traditional guided tours of production plants and vineyards to accommodation on farms with an excellent level of service. Also noteworthy on this route is the Vine and Wine Museum in the city of Cafayate and the presence of artisanal cellars that add a bonus to the flavor of the valley.