Calle Balcarce Peñas
Calle Balcarce
A nightlife district near the train station with many Peña folk restaurants, where you can eat grilled meat while listening to live zamba and chacarera music.
The northern section of Balcarce Street, near the old railway station, is Salta's nightlife center, with many Peña folk restaurants and bars lining the street. A peña is a folk gathering unique to Argentina's northwest. Musicians play guitars and bombo drums and sing zambas, chacareras and other folk songs. Dancers wave handkerchiefs, and guests often sing along. The restaurants come alive after 9 p.m. Order grilled meat, empanadas or locro stew, paired with local red wine. There is a crafts market on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. 20:00–02:00 next day
Nearby sights
- Pajcha Museum of American Ethnic Art
- Salta Cathedral
- Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM)
- Plaza 9 de Julio
- Cabildo of Salta
- Church of San Francisco, Salta
- Convent of San Bernardo
- Monument to General Güemes