Salta - Trekking and a Ranch

[InfoSeeker]

Heading to Argentina & plan to spend a week in Salta.

Has anyone stayed in a ranch in this area, if so can you let me know whether it was a good experience, etc?

Also I am interesting in hiking, would this region be a good area.

Have googled a lot of sites but was looking to get feedback from people who had been to this area before.

 

[gertie]

Hi,
I'm also spending 5 nights in Salta in December (part of 3wk honeymoon in total in Argentina) and interested in doing a horseback excursion in Salta ..and also how best to tour Salta and what are the highlights of the region? Is it relatively hassle free to hire a car or is it possible to just book day tours when we arrive in Salta? Feedback appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Fleur]

Hi, I was in Salta about 5 years ago. We stayed in a hostel and got information there on horse riding. We visited a ranch where a 'cowboy' showed us around his house & farm then took us through the countyside for a half day trek. I wasn't used to horse riding so it was a bit scary, you ride bareback and when he shouted 'Freedom' the horses would take off at full speed. The scenery was amazing. It was really an adventure! Def worthwhile

 

[Fleur]

Ps We came from Bolivia having done the salt lakes trip. Well worth doing if you can. Not sure about hikes in the area.