San Lorenzo (Argentina)
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San Lorenzo is a town near Salta, Argentina. The town is very green and home to a lot of nature, and is an easy day trip from Salta.Get in
You can take the 7E bus from Salta. It costs $7 (November 2017), and the fare must be paid by transit card. If you don't have a Salta transit card, just get on the bus and find another passenger who will let you give them the cash and use their card.
Do
Finca LesserHorse riding, the scenery, the views... It's spectacular!!
Quebrada de San LorenzoTake a hike through beautiful mountainside forests. The 7E bus from Salta takes you all the way to the trailhead, which has tourist information, bathrooms, a few restaurants, and a couple of shops. From there, keep going west to find the trail. Follow the yellow arrows and ignore the "propiedad privada" signs. The trail ends at a clearing with a wacky metal statue and beautiful views of San Lorenzo and Salta.
Eat
La Monumental
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phone: +54 387 492-1600address: Juan Carlos Davalos 1401
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El Duende
address: Av. Juan Carlos Davalos 2309 Dionicio Pizzeria
Sleep
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address: José Hernández 406A lovely B&B run by a lovely Dutch couple. They have four rooms and a delicious breakfast including bread baked in the kitchen. They are incredibly helpful and so enthusiastic about San Lorenzo and Salta.
Go next
- The obvious direction to go is back to Salta, from which you can access plenty of other small towns and natural attractions.