Discovering Salta: A Journey Through History & Culture

Plaza 9 de Julio (Salta) is a historic public square in the city of Salta, Argentina, serving as the city's central political, social, and commercial hub.

A Roman Catholic cathedral in Salta, Argentina, serving as the seat and metropolitan cathedral of the Archbishop of Salta, dedicated to Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and featuring two enshrined images crowned by the Pope in 1899.

A museum housing the remains of Inca children sacrificed at the Llullaillaco volcano, showcasing exhibits on archaeology, conservation, and scientific research, with interactive areas and a restaurant serving dishes inspired by Incan cuisine.

A heritage category church built between 1907 and 1914, primarily to house the image of the Virgin of the Mercedes. The temple also features the cross from the Battle of Salta.

A museum located in the historic Cabildo de Salta building, the oldest and best-preserved colonial building in Argentina, founded in 1949 to preserve the region's history.

A contemporary art museum that proposes workshops, talks, conferences, seminars, and clinics for visual artists and the general public, focusing on exhibiting, investigating, and disseminating contemporary art.

A museum showcasing elements of domestic colonial architecture, objects, and furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries, with a room dedicated to the life of President José Evaristo Uriburu, and an important library specialized in history, art, and museology of the region.

A Basilica and convent of the Franciscan Order, the Basílica y Convento de San Francisco in Salta is a heritage site and national historic monument, featuring Baroque and Italianate architectural styles, ornate façade, and a museum, library, and historical archive.

A 17th-century convent of Discalced Carmelite nuns, initially built as a hospital, and later converted into a convent in 1846, featuring a unique wooden door made in 1762 with intricate carvings.