Seclantás
Come to the province of Salta and discover the charm of a village leant against a mountain.
Do you want to fall in love with this land? Visit Seclantás. Legend has it that its name honours the calchaquí cacique Seclanta, who lived in the valleys. Discover a charming village: cobblestoned streets, age-old adobe houses with courtyard and terraces, the main square with amazing palm trees, the neighbours who welcome you to share their traditions, and the artisans who offer you their classic loom-woven ponchos.
Visit the church Iglesia del Carmen, built in 1835, and observe its Cusco-style architecture. In the highest area of the village, take panoramic views of the Valles Calchaquíes. Visit ranches in the outskirts that will make you enjoy rural tourism. Explore Brealito lagoon, and Acsibi caves. Walk around the Artisans’ Path and the World’s Highest Wine Route. Experience all this in the province of Salta.
Location: Province of Salta, north of Argentina.
How to get there: Via the Provincial Route 33 from the city of Salta, capital of the province (165 kilometres).
Altitude: 2,097 m above sea level.
Climate: Dry and arid.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Appropriate warm clothes for possible weather changes and sunscreen lotion.