Posada Arcadia

Salta & the Andean Northwest


Posada Arcadia has four charming rooms in a gorgeous two-story home with a huge garden and pool in leafy Yerba Buena. The biggest of the bunch has a king-sized bed, walk-in closet, fireplace, flat-screen TV, tub and shower. The common room is cushy, and you'll snag a discount for stays of more than one night. It's 8km west of downtown. There's street parking.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Salta & the Andean Northwest attractions

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5.35 MILES

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2. Casa de Gobierno

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3. Casa Padilla

5.42 MILES

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4. Catedral Metropolitana

5.49 MILES

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5. Casa de la Independencia

5.5 MILES

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6. Casa del Obispo Colombres

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7. Capilla La Banda

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8. Parque de los Menhires

27.21 MILES

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