Gastronomy & handcraft in the Andes

GASTRONOMY

Salta’s gastronomy is a mixture of traditions that combine different cultures, Andean, Spanish and indigenous. It is for this reason that in the province of Salta, local food is widely enjoyed. The Salteñas empanadas are said to be the best in all of Argentina.

We share with you our top 7 dishes from Salta:

• Empanadas Salteñas: you have many options – minced meat with potatoes, chicken with cheese, goat cheese.
• Quinoa spring: vegetable, quinoa and egg salad
• The traditional locro
• Charquita and humita tamale with purple flour
• Provoleta de Cabra de Cafayate, Creole sauce and chimichurri sauce
• Traditional Braised Salteño Kid
• Tamal Salteño, although it is a typical dish from all Latin America, it is worth trying the Salteña version.

Salteños Wines

Viticulture has existed in the province of Salta for many years; however, in recent years, wine production has exploded. The region’s signature wine is Torrontés, but other grape varieties such as Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah are also present in the area.

Salta Craft Market

The craft market is located in an old colonial house, with numerous shops selling crafts and regional products. Within the market, you will find numerous galleries of arches and columns, and in the interior courtyard, a cistern and saltwater tanks. In addition to crafts, you can buy delicious wine and sweet honey dumplings, and you will also find tapestries and various objects.

Directions: Av. San Martín 2555 Tel: +54 387 4342808/4317058.