today was spent in Salta. i slept in, dropped off laundry, wandered about, scheduled a tour for tomorrow, had a little lunch, did a little shopping, and went back to the hotel for a rest. picked up the laundry and then went on a city tour.

the Iglesia Catedral is located in the Plaza 9 de Junio (date Argentina declared independence). on September 15 the square will contain more than a million people for a celebration called Procession Señor de Milagro.

 

Iglesia Santo Francisco has the second tallest bell tower in all of South America.

 

you can take a tram, walk, or drive to the top of San Bernardo Hill for a view of the city.

the tour ended with a visit to a local artisan market; lots of woven blankets, hats, tablecloths, ponchos, and scarves. anything you can make with silver and onyx can be purchased there, along with ceramic and wood home goods.