Historical Museum of the North (Museo Historico del Norte) Tours and Tickets
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The Historical Museum of the North in Salta, Argentina is one of the most important museums in the country. The building was once the town hall building and is a true example of colonial architecture. The original building dated back to 1626, but its structure did not hold up, and new construction began in the late 1700s. The building was remodeled and renovated in 1945, and the museum opened in 1949. It is a National Historic Landmark.
Centuries of Argentinean and South American historical treasures are housed here, including items from the indigenous culture and the colonial period. The rooms are arranged throughout two floors in chronological order starting with the pre-Hispanic era. Displays include art, furniture, artifacts, documents and transportation. A changing of the guard ceremony with gauchos takes place at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in front of the building.
Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am-1pm
Calle Caseros 541
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Cachi Full Day Tour from Salta
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Discover the beauty of the Cachi region on a full-day tour from Salta. Travel in a comfortable climate-controlled coach with a knowledgeable guide, passing through a mountainous landscape with views of Quebrada de los Laureles, Quebrada de Escoipe, and the Enchanted Valley. Travel along the curvy Cuesta del Obispo road to reach the pass at Piedra del Molino, located within Los Cardones National Park, then arrive in Cachi where you see the Iglesia San Jose, the Museo Arqueológico (Archaeological Museum), and take in the charming town.
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San Antonio de los Cobres Day Trip from Salta
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Journey from Salta to San Antonio de los Cobres on this full-day coach tour. Follow the route of Argentina's Train to the Clouds and travel through Quebrada del Toro, crossing bridges and viaducts in Chorrillo and Alisal on this scenic round-trip drive. Visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Incan archaeological site, before arriving at your quiet mountain town destination where you can look out over the Polvorilla Viaduct.
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Cafayate, Vineyards and Calchaquies Valleys Tour from Salta
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Get a comprehensive, in-depth tour of Cafayate on this day trip from Salta. Spend a full day traveling through the Lerma Valley, viewing carved rock formations in the Quebrada de las Conchas and visiting a winery in Cafayate. Wine tasting and round-trip transportation from select Salta hotels are included.
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Laguna del Toro and Flamingo-Watching 4WD Tour from Salta
Get access to Laguna del Toro and the village of Santa Rosa de Tastil, both accessible by 4x4 vehicle, during this day trip from Salta. See the rare Andean flamingos in the lagoon and explore the ruins at the village's archaeological site. Boxed lunch and round-trip transportation from Salta hotels are included.
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Tobacco Route Full Day Tour from Salta
Travel from Salta to the Lerma Valley on a full-day tour that explores the tobacco-producing region of Argentina and archaeological treasures found there. Visit a tobacco processing factory and see fields where tobacco grows as you learn about this important crop. Have lunch at Cabra Corral Dam (own expense), stop by a farm where archaeological artifacts have been found, and hear about other important agricultural products besides tobacco. Learn about the region from your informative guide throughout the tour.
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2-Day Calchaquí Valley Tour to Cachi and Cafayate
Discover the Calchaquí Valley's scenery and local wineries on this overnight excursion from Salta. Drive round-trip to Cachi and Cafayate, viewing mountain villages, rolling vineyards, rivers, and gorges along the way. Visit Cachi's Archaeological Museum (optional) and enjoy winery tours and tastings. Learn about the history of the Calchaquí Valley from a knowledgable guide and stop at plenty of panoramic viewpoints to take photos. Hotel accommodation is not included.
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Underground Rivers and Mountain Trekking Tour from Salta
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Salta region on a full-day tour with an experienced guide. Cross the Lerma Valley in a 4WD vehicle and ascend the curvy road known as Obispo Hill, driving along the Tin Tin Straight as you enter Los Cardones National Park. Take a short walk to see the caves near the Calchaquí River, then have a picnic lunch in a stunning location. See the Black Rocks Camp at the Twin Volcanoes and the traditional village of La Poma.
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Salta City Half Day Tour
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See why Salta is nicknamed ‘Salta la Linda (the Beautiful)’ on a half-day sightseeing tour. Explore the best of this city tucked into the foothills of the Andes as you travel comfortably by coach to highlights like the Cabildo, Salta Cathedral, Casa de Uriburu, and San Bernardo Convent. It's a great way for visitors with limited time to cover lots ground in just a half day, while learning the history behind this Argentine provincial capital.
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Yungas and El Rey National Park 4x4 Full Day Tour from Salta
Lose yourself in the stunning natural scenery of El Rey National Park and the Yungas Forest during this full-day tour from Salta. Be sure to bring your camera for photos of the diverse environments and the flora and fauna that call these areas home. Follow your guide on a trek down the trails of El Rey National Park, watching for animals like tapir, peccary and otters. National park entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Salta in a 4x4 vehicle are included.
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- Train to the Clouds (Tren a las Nubes)
- Cathedral of Salta
- San Francisco Church
- San Bernardo Convent
- San Bernardo Hill (Cerro San Bernardo)
- San Lorenzo
- Toro Gorge (Quebrada del Toro)
- Salado River (Rio Juramento)
- Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop’s Slope)
- San Salvador de Jujuy
- Los Cardones National Park
- Calchaqui Valley
- Acsibi Caves
- San Antonio de los Cobres