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Salta's colonial centre and the MAAM on foot

Plaza 9 de Julio, the Cathedral, San Francisco and the Museum of High Mountain Archaeology.

The illuminated façade of Salta Cathedral at dusk
Photo: fabulousfabs · CC BY 2.0
  • The red and gold façade and bell tower of the Church of San Francisco in Salta
    Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • The whitewashed arcades and tower of the Cabildo of Salta
    Photo: Fulviusbsas · CC BY-SA 3.0

About this experience

A walk through the historic centre of Salta, from Plaza 9 de Julio and the Cabildo to the Church of San Francisco.

The tour includes time at the Museum of High Mountain Archaeology to understand Inca ritual on the Andean summits.

Highlights

  • Plaza 9 de Julio and the Cabildo
  • The Church of San Francisco
  • Museum of High Mountain Archaeology

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    Price shown at booking