Argentina Salta

When is the best time to visit Salta and the Argentine Andes?

Salta has plenty of sun throughout the year but it can be cool in winter, when the trees and vines have lost their leaves, but it is drier with little rain falling Apr-Oct. The popular Train of the Clouds runs weekly Apr-Nov. The many festivals in the region mostly take place Dec-Mar.

For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.

What language is spoken in Salta and the Argentine Andes?

The main language spoken in Salta is Spanish

What currency do I need in Salta and the Argentine Andes?

The Argentine Peso is the main currency used in Salta. Argentina is more cash-orientated than the UK and some other Latin American countries.
Although ATMs are available some clients have difficulties withdrawing cash so it’s best not to rely on them. Local ATM fees can be high and the amount you can take out is usually much lower than in the UK.

What is the time difference between Salta and the UK?

The time difference between Salta and the UK is GMT -3 hours. Sometimes daylight saving is observed in the summer, but this is announced ad hoc on a year-on-year basis.

What places combine well with Salta and the Argentine Andes?

Mendoza in Argentina’s prime wine-producing region (direct flights 3 times a week, 1hr 40mins); Iguazú Falls (daily flights to Puerto Iguazú, 1hr 50mins) Chile’s Atacama desert around San Pedro de Atacama (12hrs scenic drive); southern Bolivia (11hrs drive to the border at La Quiaca).

How do i get to Salta and the Argentine Andes?

A flight from Buenos Aires to Salta takes 2hrs.

What are the festivals and cultural and sporting events in Salta and the Argentine Andes?

Many religious, artisan and agricultural festivals and processions take place throughout the region from January through Carnival to Easter every year.