Top Things to do in Northern Argentina
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Northern Argentina, Northern Argentina
Discover the best top things to do in Northern Argentina, Argentina including Basilica Menor San Francisco, Cathedral of Salta, MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta, Casa Historica de Tucuman, Centro Cultural del Bicentenario, Museo Historico J.G. Lavalle, Teatro Mitre, Casa de Gobierno de Jujuy, Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Catedral de San Salvador de Jujuy.
Restaurants in Northern Argentina
1. Basilica Menor San Francisco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,362 reviews
This towering church with striking white pillars is one of Salta’s most famous landmarks, often pictured on the city's postcards.
Reviewed By 311queenj - California, United States
Not only is this a beautiful church inside and out, but the tour was one of our favorites in Argentina. This church and convent was founded by the Franciscan Monks. Construction of the first sanctuary began in 1685, though it took a a hundred years and some renovations to complete the entire site as it is seen today. The bell tower is the tallest in S. America at 57 meters, and is home to the Campaña de la Patria bell, made from the bronze cannons used in the War for Independence. They ring the bells once a day at 7:30 pm. The tour is about 1.5 hours and takes visitors throughout the museum quarters of the church - the old living quarters of the monks, rooms with church relics and robes, halls with the original walls, moldings, and sculptures, the belfry tower, the balcony with the organ overlooking the church pews below, the courtyard, and the main church. The tour was very informative and was a private tour since no one else showed up. Be aware that the guided tour is only given in Spanish. The museum and tour hours are 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. The tour was only a few dollars, around 200 or 300 pesos per person. Tours run regularly about every hour. It is closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm. There are 40 minute audioguides available in Spanish, English, and French that you can download to your phone from the website, but I am not sure what kind of access you have to the site when you don't go with a guide. There are certainly more beautiful churches in Argentina, but we liked this tour because it was a private, personalized tour. Because we had our own tour guide to ourselves, the pace revolved around us, our photo taking, and our questions. It was well worth the time.
2. Cathedral of Salta
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4.5 based on 4,675 reviews
This cathedral houses 16th-century statues of the Virgin Mary and the Cristo del Milagro, which were washed ashore when the Spanish ship transporting them sank.
Reviewed By TanyUziel - Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand
A Beautiful cathedral right in the center of the small city Salta. Decoration is beautiful and if you happen to attend a misa at Semana Santa (September ) an enlightenning experience is promised !
3. MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,724 reviews
Reviewed By oscargV2783PO - San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
This High Mountain Archeology Museum in Salta. Is dedicated to the cryopreservation of The children of Llullaillaco, the best preserved pre-Hispanic mummies in the world, the mummified bodies of three children who were sacrificed in a sanctuary located 6,700 meters high on an Andes volcano.
4. Casa Historica de Tucuman
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,428 reviews
Reviewed By DiegoR21_ARG - Rafaela, Argentina
A MUST if you visit San MIguel de Tucumán, it's a very well organized museum where you can really enjoy history, getting to know the historical house where Argentina was born as an independent country. It has recently been updated with some technology to increase interactivity for visitors and it's a great place to visit.
5. Centro Cultural del Bicentenario
6. Museo Historico J.G. Lavalle
7. Teatro Mitre
8. Casa de Gobierno de Jujuy
9. Nuestra Senora de la Merced
10. Catedral de San Salvador de Jujuy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By borrum - London, United Kingdom
Located in the town centre of this lively little city, the interior of the Cathedral is a tranquil haven. The paintings, images and high altar are beautiful works of devotional art.
