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Salta

Hi There,
I am planning a trip in the north of Argentina in October. I have about 2.5 weeks to leave BA and go to Iquazu, and from there go to Salta and onto Mendoza. I would like to see as much terrain as possible when going from one place to the next, however I simply won't have time to do all the legs by bus I don't think. Does anyone have an opinion/advice on the following:

Which is the best bus trip:
- Iguazu to Salta, or
- Salta to Mendoza, or
- Mendoza to Santiago, or
- Mendoza to BA?

Any feedback much appreciated. Adios!

Hi, I'm looking into possible locations for a December vacation of maximum 13 days. I'm hoping to see Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls for sure. I also wanted to see the salt flats in Uyuni, the Tatio Geyser, Moon Valley and around Salta, but I know it'll just be ridiculous to try and fit all this stuff into a 13 day trip. So, I'm wondering if I can see similar types of landscape in and around Salta and maybe stay there for 5 days instead. In my quick research on VT and Google, I see that there is the Salinas Grandes which looked kind of cool. Can someone let me know if it is indeed a similar type of salt flats to those in Uyuni, but maybe smaller? Are there geysers in the area? I see that many people rented their own cars to visit. My friend and I only know how to drive automatic, so we'll probably have to do tours. Do you know of any good tour companies that do day or overnight trips to these areas? I know I'll need to do a bit more research in the area but if you have any recommendations to steer me in the right path, please let me know. I understand that there are direct flights from Buenos Aires -> Salta -> Iguazu -> Buenos Aires offered by Aerolineas Argentina. Will it be cheaper to book these in Argentina or is it pretty much the same price (quoted865) if I just book on their website? Is Aerolineas an acceptable airline? Thanks very much in advance.

Hi! My Mom and I will be in Salta for 6 days. We would like to move around and possibly get a tour guide for a few days. Can anyone recommend a reliable, English speaking tour guide? Also, what are your "must see" in Salta? Cheers, from New York, USA

Hi - We are travelling north Argentina from Salta and hope to get via bus to Calama, Chile. We aim to keep travelling north to Peru. Does anyone know the best way to travel by road this way? We hope to travel via bus, but happy to look at other options as well.

Hi there, does anybody know the price of the cable car up to Cerro San Bernado? Is it worth the trip, and what is there to see/do at the top? I will have only a little time in Salta and would like to know if this will be a 'must do'! Thanks in advance

I am planing to visit salta and then go back to Mendoza by bus. is there any bus company that make that trip and how many hours does it take?

My wife and I are considering spending a week in the Salta. We wpild appreciate any information on things to do, where to stay, towns to visit in the area etc. Thank you rjberb

Hi I plan going to Salta by joining a local bus tour from Iguaza to Salta via Tucuman and vice versa. Is the road transport between these two places safe? Grateful for your advice. Many thanks. Cheers Joyce

Hello. I was considering visiting Salta in the next few months and I don't know much about it except the photos that I have seen. I was interested in seeing the salt flats and some of the gorges. I heard it is generally better to book your trips when you arrive. I was wondering what should one definitely see when I am there. I want to go and see the salt flats and the mountains. I am guessing you can get tours when you arrive. I was wondering how much it would cost and is it possible to do the salt flats and surrounding areas in 1-2 days. Thanks

Hello all, I am flying into Salta from Bs.As. in a couple weeks and I need to take a bus from Salta capital to a small town in the north of Salta province. I did this several years ago but I don't remember much of anything about the process... I land in Salta at 2:00 in the afternoon and would like to go to the terminal right away if possible. I feel like a dunce asking all this, but hopefully someone can help me out: 1. Grabbing a taxi from the airport, are they just outside the terminal? Is there a specific company I want to look for? I know in Bs.As. I always use the Manuel Leon, as advised by others, but I don't know what the deal is in Salta. 2. What's the name of the terminal/where do I tell the driver I need to go? I've checked the schedule on La Veloz website so I should be able to get a bus that afternoon and be on my way. Thanks for your help and if you see any glaring holes in my plan, or know of any important information I should know that concerns this, please let me know. I'd really appreciate it! Thanks.

Who knows some nice and more or less affordable (till about 200 pesos per day) accommodation in: Salta (city) Cachi Cafayate Cabra Corral If possible with a website.

Is there any way to travel from Salta to Iguazu by plane, without having to stop in Buenos Aires? I was hoping to fly direct, but cannot seem to find anything. Perhaps there are charter flights available through a local travel agency in Salta? Any suggestions?

How far is Puerto Iguazu by bus from Salta? How many hours the trip take? Does anybody know if I can take a bus in the morning or late in the afternoon? thanx in advance, konstantinos

Hello! Me nad my husband are going to salta and after that we are flying from sao paolo on jan 18th. My question is how do we get from salta to sao pàolo without wasting too much time and money? We can both fly and take the bus? i heard that there are buses tyhat goes from salta to iguacu any suggesations on companys? Thankful for answers Malou

Hola!If I would take the bus to Salta from Buenos Aires how many days would it take. What are the prices? Any links? Is it better to by flight ticket to save time? Best regards/Mikael

"Fuentes empresariales señalaron que en rigor, las primeras dos fechas están programadas para noviembre y diciembre de este año y que a partir de la semana entrante, se empezarán a vender los pasajes para la nueva temporada que arranca en marzo de 2008. La refacción de los 10 vagones que componen el tren y su puesta en marcha insumió alrededor de 45 millones de pesos que invirtió el sector privado y 27 millones más que el gobierno nacional destinó a la refacción de las vías." It says that the first two runs are scheduled for november and december. And that they will start to sell tickets for the new season (starting in March 2008) the next week.

Hello, all! I'd like to know when the dry season is, if it is smart to visit Salta in mid december. Thank you! Hugo

This is to inform to anyone interested in this tour, that it is said that the train will start running again during next October.

Hello, We have a 5-month old baby and we'd like to visit the Argentine NW, probably using Salta as a main hub and going to San Antonio de los Cobres, Salinas Grandes, Humahuaca, etc, etc. A few of those are way up there in terms of elevation. Before we had the baby, we traveled to Cusco so we're familiar with high altitude headaches, etc. We're not concerned about us, but we are concerned about our baby. Have you or anybody you know traveled to the Argentine NW with a baby? What do you recommend? I remember in Cusco you could rent an oxygen tank - perhaps that would be an option in Salta and suroundings? thanks! Carlos ------ Hola! Tenemos un bebe de 5 meses y queriamos visitar el Noroeste Argentino, posiblemente con Salta como origen y de ahi a San Antonio de los Cobres, Salinas Grandes, Humahuaca, etc, etc. Algunos de esos lugares estan bien arriba a nivel del mar. Antes de tener el bebe, viajamos a Cusco, asi que no desconocemos los dolores de cabeza por la altitud, etc. No nos preocupa por nosotros, pero si por el bebe. Vos o alguien que conoces ha viajado al NOA con un bebe? Que recomendas? Me acuerdo que en Cusco podiamos alquilar un tanque de oxigeno - quizas esa seria una opcion en Salta y sus alrededores? Gracias! Carlos

I am planning a 3 day 2 night stay in the NW area of Argentina in May. Probably will fly there from Buenos Aires. I would like to see Jujuy, Salta and travel down to Cafayate, and Tucuman. Without renting a car, is it better to take a bus between the cities, hire a car, or go with a tour company. Also can anyone recommend a tour company that does 1 or 2 day tours through these cities? Thank you!

How do I buy the cheapest airline tickets from Buenos Aires to Salta, in early Sept 2006? My wife and I will be visiting from New York. Most recs name airlines that are since defunct, and Kayak.com quoted about600 US. Thanks for your advice!

Hi, I'm arriving in Salta on Fri. April 14 and saw somewhere that Salta is celebrating it's birthday on April 16th... is that correct? And wondering if there was anything special going on that day for celebrations? Thanks! Michael

Hi, I'm arriving in Salta on Fri. April 14 and saw somewhere that Salta is celebrating it's birthday on April 16th... is that correct? And wondering if there was anything special going on that day for celebrations? Thanks! Michael

We are a group of 5 adults who are flying into Salta for a week's stay. We'd like to rent a car big enough for 5 or a minivan (gulp). Has anyone found a local car rental company in the Salta area that they would recommend? What can we expect to pay? We like to do business with local agencies, but the car needs to be reliable.

This is not a question but info: the Train to the clouds has stop today the trips because of heavy problems with the train maintenance. The Government of Salta is thinking even in taken the permit for operation out of the Company hands. It is the 2ndo heavy problem in a few months.

Any advice on hotels in Salta? I am figuring somewhere around the square. Recommendations? How about bus lines... We are trying to take the bus from BSAS to Salta the morning we land in BSAS. Andesmar has a split-up route, and doesn't start to leave until 10 at night. We arrive in BSAS at 6 in the morning. Advice? Are there other bus lines with websites?

Has anyone ever taken private spanish classes in Salta and would recommend the prof? Thank you!

Hi, I am travelling from Salta to the Iguazu falls in April. How long does the journey take by bus and how much does it cost? I would also like to know how often buses leave from salta from iguazu and if I will have to change buses. Thanks!!

I will be in Salta during February, 2005, when the passenger train isn't running. How does one ride the Freight train? Can we disembark in Chile? How does one arrange to take the partial ride "Train to the Sun"? Is this the same route?

Any ideas on the cheapest ways to get from Buenos Aires to Salta? Am looking to leave on a thursday night and return by monday morning or afternoon...