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10 Instagram spots around Salta
Salta combines mountain overlooks with a historic centre, green plazas and a long craft tradition. These photo ideas use viewpoints from public paths, squares and streets.
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Cerro San Bernardo
At the Cerro San Bernardo viewpoint, the city spreads across the Lerma Valley. Frame a section of rooftops against the surrounding hills, using the public overlook and keeping within its boundaries.
Search Google MapsConvento San Bernardo
The carved wooden entrance is a distinctive feature of this historic convent on Calle Caseros. From the public pavement, photograph the doorway straight on and include a little of the surrounding wall.
Search Google MapsSalta Cathedral
The cathedral stands opposite Plaza 9 de Julio. From the plaza, step back to frame its Italianate front as a whole, or crop closer to the details above the entrance.
Search Google MapsParque San Martín
Parque San Martín has a lake, mature trees and paths. From a path beside the lake, let the water and trees occupy separate bands of the frame.
Search Google MapsMonumento 20 de Febrero
This monument commemorates the Battle of Salta. Photograph the structure from a public pavement and leave space around its outline so that it remains distinct from the city setting.
Search Google MapsCabildo and Museo Histórico del Norte
Across Plaza 9 de Julio, the former Cabildo has two levels of arches and a front balcony. From the square, align a short run of arches horizontally to make the façade’s rhythm visible.
Search Google MapsMercado Artesanal de Salta
The craft market occupies an old house on Avenida San Martín. Photograph the building from the pavement and treat its thick adobe walls as the subject. Check the market’s own rules before photographing inside.
Search Google MapsBasílica San Francisco
The church’s terracotta and pale façade rises beside a tall bell tower. From the pavement on Calle Caseros, keep the tower in the vertical frame and allow room for the adjoining church front.
Search Google MapsPlaza Güemes
Plaza Güemes faces Salta’s legislative building. Use the open square as foreground and place the government building behind it, choosing a point that keeps the pavement and crossings clear.
Search Google MapsMonumento a Martín Miguel de Güemes
At the foot of Cerro San Bernardo, the monument is topped by a mounted figure. From the approach, use the broad steps as a leading line toward the rider and the stone base.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Turismo Ciudad de Salta: La ciudad
- Turismo Ciudad de Salta: Convento San Bernardo
- Turismo Ciudad de Salta: Catedral Basílica
- Turismo Ciudad de Salta: Parque San Martín
- Argentina.gob.ar: Monumento y Sitio de la Batalla del 20 de Febrero de 1813
- Argentina.gob.ar: Cabildo y Museo Histórico del Norte
- Turismo de Salta: Mercado Artesanal
- Turismo Ciudad de Salta: Basílica y Convento San Francisco
- Turismo Ciudad de Salta: Plaza Güemes
- Turismo Ciudad de Salta: Monumento a Martín Miguel de Güemes