Barroco and Pachamama聽
The province of Salta is located in the Lerma Valley, 1200 meters above sea level, and is the main gateway to the Argentine northwest.
Various layers of Argentine history overlap in this region: the original native aboriginal communities were absorbed by the expansion of the Inca Empire, which in turn, was later overthrown by the Spanish crown, the latter finally being expelled from the country after the independence war. Many ruins, museums and buildings testify to each of these stages.
At the same time, the blending of deep seated indigenous roots with European culture crystallizes and comes alive in the lifestyle, the music, the art, the ceremonies, the colorful markets and the exquisite cuisine.
The architectural style of numerous historical buildings highlights the city鈥檚 colonial heritage, while museums and monuments recall Mart铆n Miguel de G眉emes, independence hero and leader of the gauchos.
Cerro San Bernardo hill offers a panoramic view of the city. It can be reached by car or cable car. Visiting MAAM, the High Mountain Archaeology Museum, is a must. It hosts a striking exhibition that includes the famous Ni帽os de Llullaillaco (Llullaillaco Children), mummies of Inca children who were sacrificed at the peak of the 6,700 meter high volcano of the same name.
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