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San Lorenzo
Is a summer village 10 kilometres away from Salta, known for its cool weather, luxuriant vegetation and fresh streams. Its hills have a wide variety of flora and fauna. All year round is a favourite spot for trekking, horse ridings, cycling, four wheel ridings and photo safaris. In San Lorenzo you can stay in its “hosterias” or farm houses, with lovely gardens. It’s the ideal place to be near the city but in a quiet and natural environment.

Vaqueros
Despite the proximity to the City of Salta this village distinguishes for its quiet and rural life. Local artists work leather, wool and clay to produce beautiful objects and their work places can be visit in the Artisan’s Path.

La Caldera
This typical village, 22 kilometres away from the City, has some examples of very well preserved 19th century architecture. Surrounded by green lush hills, it has an 18 metres Christ that is the hallmark of the town, surrounded by a wild and green vegetation. Nearby the Campo Alegre dam is special to enjoy water sports or fishing.

Campo Quijano
Is called “the Gate to the Andes”, because is situated in the entrance of the Quebrada del Toro and its breathtaking landscape. Nearby there is the Las Lomitas Dam, special for the summer season.
 
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