Salta

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January 25th 2007

Published: February 3rd 2007

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Laurence

Salta

The colonial architecture of Salta

Salta January 25 to 30

As we walked towards our hostel, we were pleasantly surprised with the city. While we expected a small dry area, Salta ended up being a charming city filled with colonian architecture and green plazas surrounded by lush mountains.

Once our luggages were safe and our room confirmed, we headed to the living Plaza 9 de julio for a late lunch. The square plaza was filled with restaurants while a green park was located in the middle. From our table, we enjoyed the colonial architecture and calm atmosphere and went back to the hostel for a well-deserved afternoon siesta. At night, we discovered the happening "calle Balcarce" and enjoyed a delicious pizza served with the local beer called Salta.

On January 26, we decided to explore the city and met in the afternoon to go at the top of the mountain by gondola. At night, we sat at our reserved table in the peña called La Vieja Estacion where folkore music was played and traditional dance taking place. While watching this live show, we ate the regional dishes of humanitas, tamales and lama empanadas. Watching the children dancing these traditional dances was undoubetedly a