cerro san bernardo

DannielleGlasgow

We walked from the monument to the top of Cerro San Bernado. The path was mainly stairs but wide enough for people to pass each other going up and down. It is very popular with the locals who use the stairs as a form of exercise. Once we were at the top we walked around the waterfalls/water features and there was also a small handicraft market. We stopped in at the cafe and treated ourselves to a nice cold drink and an ice cream. Great views of the nearby mountains and the city. There are three options for the way down...mountain bike hire, walk or use the cable car. We chose the cable car (for 30 pesos) and the view was great.

DeDu_ch

I walked up the hill. It was stairs till the top, not very challenging. On the top you have a good view over Salta. The city is not very impressive, but its great to see the mountains at the horizon.

BrenCesca

We took the teleferico to Cerro san Bernado and walked back into town. The cable car ride is much like any other, and we were lucky it was not a busy day so we didn’t have to queue at all.The landscaping and set up at the top of the Cerro, 258 metres above the level of the city, was a pleasant surprise – lovely grassed areas, a small market stall area, and quite an elaborate series of waterfalls and pools to wander around. This made for a relaxing stroll around the top and some great views of the city before our descent back into town. It took us a bit over an hour to get back into the town proper along the road, but it may have taken less time on a cooler day, or by using the stiars. Recommended for a pleasant couple of hours.

kayakercat

Took the tram to the top -great views, but kind of touristy at the top. A good thing to do on a clear day

JPescape

We came up at sunset to enjoy the views over the city. After numerous days of steak and wine we thought it a good idea to stretch the legs and break a sweat.The walk up would be challenging for those with not much fitness. We broke into sweat before half way up, but it was a worth the hike for the nice views over the city

SILVIABRE

Do not miss the city views from this mountain. You can take the cable car or hike your way up. We especially enjoyed watching city lights go on while being surrounded by natural beauty.

HoustonRebecca

Fantastic view. City owned exercise, craft store, cafe, water fountain and restrooms equipment on top. You can take cable car or walk up the steps if you don't want to go up the winding road.

rubeny

We visited the Cerro San Bernardo on our last trip to Salta, I recommend hiking by food if you like to exercise. You go up on the trail from the Monument to Guemes. Subimos caminando al cerro San Bernardo es muy buen ejercicio, hay que estar en buen estado. se sube desde el monumento a Guemes.

ninjakitten007

After spening the previous 4 days in and out of buses, we decided to walk up the steps from Paseo Guemes (next to the Museum of Anthropology) to the top of the hill. Though not supremely challenging, it does need a bit of exertion! I think there are 1070 steps :-). It was worth it for the view though! Clear view of the city and surrounding hills and country side. And if walking up the steps is not enough for you, there is a free outdoor gym at the top! We skipped this and treated ourselves to the gondola back down to San Martin Park.

Bree7883

Absolutely beautiful park on Cerro San Bernardo - one of the best city parks we visited in Argentina. We actually visited the park twice, the first time on the City Tour, the second time we took the gondola up to the park for a second, more leisurely visit. The water falls are fabulous, the place is immaculate. The views of the city were great. Could just imagine being up there in the evening, watching the lights of the city come on. Well worth both visits.

CharlesG384

Visitors to Salta should take the round-trip ride on the aerial tramway to the top of Cerro San Bernardo. Adults pay 70 pesos for the round-trip ticket. The ascent (or descent) takes about 10 minutes. Once on top of the cerro, there is a large park with panoramic views of the city and surrounding area. Many people were enjoying lunch at the restaurant in the park. There are two other ways to get to the top -- climbing a stairway consisting of 1000 steps, or by car or bus on the road that goes up the hill. The Swiss-designed aerial tramway is much more exciting!

KAECH

interesting viewing point, where on a clear day one can see all of Salta and beyond. Give a better feel of the size of the area.

CarmenArtist

Reachable by cable car, a long walk up the stairs, or by a short 20-30 minute drive from Downtown, the Cerro de San Bernardo offers the best views of Salta! Excellent for photo taking opportunities on the way up and once on top, with beautiful paths along a terraced running stream with waterfalls, gorgeous vegetation all around, a small restaurant, and a lovely shrine to San Bernardo make this side trip one of the nicest things to do in this friendly city. at the top. Not to be missed!

Eade

This hill at the south east of the city centre has been turnied into a garden with waterfalls and wonderful views. Well worth the trip up the cable car. Not too many seats...

25marki

this is easy to get to from the centre of the city. The station at the bottom is interesting architecturally, with lots of coloured glass and you can see all the parts mechanism working smoothly and perfectly, which is reassuring considering that you're about to travel a fair height above the ground. School groups occasionally hold up the loading process during the week (5 people at a time). the trip up takes about 5 minutes and the views are great. The hill is covered with dry scrubby trees but when you get to the top there's a lovely garden with mature trees, green grass and an impressive water feature. On a clear day the view of around 180 degrees looking over the city and the mountains around the valley is impressive. Very nice to visit on a hot day in the city below.