Salta

Salta, Argentina. Founded in 1582, Salta, the capital of the province of the same name in northwest Argentina, is known for its fine colonial architecture.

Salta, Argentina, capital of the Andean province of the same name. The town has fine examples of architecture from the colonial period, including the cathedral, and colonial-style architecture is also used in the construction of many modern buildings.

Capital of the Andean province of Salta in Argentina, 1,240 km/771 mi northwest of Buenos Aires; population (1996) 367,099. The town, which is situated at an altitude of 1,170 m/3,839 ft, lies on the River Arias in the Lerma valley, and is surrounded by mountainous terrain of great natural beauty. Salta is a major tourist centre, and is also the commercial and industrial centre of the province. It trades with Bolivia and Chile, both of which are connected with Salta by rail.

The town was founded in 1582, and contains many fine buildings of the colonial period.