About Northwest Argentina
The northwest offers Salta, high-altitude scenery, colonial towns, wine areas, and one of the country’s most distinctive cultural regions.
Best time to visit: April to November
Cities & Towns in Northwest Argentina
Salta
Colonial “Salta la Linda”—plazas, high-desert road-trip starts, and strong northwest food identity.
Top attractions: Plaza 9 de Julio, Teleférico
Cafayate
High-desert wine town—Torrontés tastings, Quebrada colours, and a quieter boutique wine escape.
Top attractions: Wine cellars, Quebrada de las Conchas