Get to know this magical and most charming town in Salta

May 23, 2024 – 12:20 By TodoJujuy.com Editorial Staff

Seclantás, Jump, is located on Route 40, in the Calchaquíes Valleys, at an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level. It is ideal to visit at any time of the year and this place has a lot of history and natural beauty that you will love.

Get to know Seclantás, Salta: a small town with a lot of history and natural beauty

Seclantás is a small town frozen in time, ideal for those seeking tranquility and beautiful landscapes. It is located on National Route 40 and the Calchaquí River.

There are many places to explore and visit in Seclantás. The first recommendation is to go to the Our Lady of Carmen Church. It was built between 1828 and 1835, on the façade the semicircular arch and the two towers stand out, inside it is made up of a nave and two minor chapels and the main altarpiece and the pulpit stand out.

For nature lovers you have to know the Brealitos Lagoon. Along a mountain road (Provincial Route 56) to the west 15 km away is the hamlet of Brealito, on the banks of the river that bears the same name. This wonderful place has orchards with different crops and a reflecting pool surrounded by colorful hills.

The Brealito lagoon, located at more than 2,000 meters above sea level, adds a mystical touch to the landscape, with its color changes depending on the lighting of the sun and local legends that surround it.

They also offer rural community tourism in Brealito Placewhere you can enjoy outdoor activities, waterfalls, rock paintings and the beautiful lagoon.

Another place to visit are the Acsibi Caves where trekking is carried out between colorful formations with curious shapes. To get there, you must check the condition of the road (it is not suitable for any type of vehicle) and it is recommended to hire a guide or an excursion.

In addition to crafts and landscapes, it offers gastronomic experiences authentic dishes, such as empanadas, tamales, humitas and other typical dishes, along with the possibility of tasting artisanal wines such as patero and mistela.