Almost 1,200 metres above sea level, at the bottom of Cerro San Bernardo, stands Salta, the capital of the province which bears the same name, and the second most important city of the region after San Miguel de Tucuman. It is a picturesque city, rich in many ways, and with very kind people. It is an aristocratic city, too. Founded in 1852, its inhabitants are proud of their ancestry. Salta is the heart of a province with an unusual natural diversity. Due to its location, from east to west, it is crossed by several ecosystems, from the Puna to the jungle, which makes it the source of very varied tourist activities. The region is also attractive due to the remnants of colonial times it displays, especially in churches and chapels, and also prehispanic remnants, due to the aboriginal presence in the area over thousands of years. In spite of its relevance, Salta still preserves its quiet appeal. Like in the rest of the provinces, people are not in a hurry. Siesta is a tradition everybody respects. Like in old times, the life of salteños goes around the 9 de Julio Square, although new alternatives are arising. shopping centres, country clubs, etc. This city of low houses and narrow sidewalks, surrounded by mountains, can be seen on foot, owing to the proximity of its historic monuments. This is extremely advantageous to the tourist, who can devote only one day to this trail, and explore the outskirts later.