Quebrada de San Lorenzo
A shaded canyon on the northwestern outskirts of Salta, with cloud forest and stream trails, where locals come on weekends to hike, ride horses and picnic.
San Lorenzo is a foothill town about 10 km northwest of Salta. It is cooler than the city in summer and has many estates and restaurants. Behind the town, the San Lorenzo Quebrada is a protected area. Trails follow a stream into the cloud forest (Yungas montane forest), where you can see waterfalls, orchids and many bird species. A round-trip hike takes about one to two hours, and horseback riding is also available. It is about 30 minutes from Salta by bus or taxi. During the rainy season (December–March), streams can swell quickly, so take care.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mercado Artesanal de Salta
- Pajcha Museum of American Ethnic Art
- Calle Balcarce Peñas
- Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM)
- Salta Cathedral
- Cabildo of Salta
- Plaza 9 de Julio
- Church of San Francisco, Salta