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Backpackers Soul is a proposal different from the Backpackers Hostel, with more than 15 years of presence in the Hostelling International network. Backpackers Soul is an old hotel with all the facilities, the atmosphere and the services of a hostel and, of course, the good mood which characterizes us. The hostesl is very well located, in the center of the town of Salta, a few hundred meters from the principal square and the station. Here, you will meet people from over the world with whom you will be able to share the hostel activities, such as excursions, trekking, horse riding, rafting, etc. We also invite you to benefit from our group activities: pub, meetings, football and the famous roast beef meals. The staff professionalism and customer service will wrap you in the magic of the place and will remain in your mind to make sure you return. This hostel is located 500 meters from the principal square and 400 meters from the bus station, and has double rooms, 3 bed and 4 bed rooms. All are equipped with a bathroom. A family atmosphere will make you feel like being at home. And from this month, you can enjoy our dinner for free!! Join us at Backpackers Salta Hostel (only 3 blocks away) and enjoy our bar and swimming pool for free!! YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING VIA EMAIL IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO CHECK IN AFTER 17HS, OTHERWISE YOUR BOOKING MIGHT BE CANCELLED.
 
Bilingual staff, tourist information, reception open 24 hours, transfer to/from the terminal, travel agency, medical services for emergencies, fully equipped kitchen and dining room, laundry service, private lockers in all rooms, safe box at the reception, free luggage storage, bed linen included, 24 hours parking, reading room and games, permanent Internet access. You can also enjoy our bar: drinks, pizzas, traditional dishes, our traditional roast beef on Wednesdays, live music and our friendly staff to help you. From the hostel you will be able to access the best tours and excursions opportunities through our travel agency. 1) Backpackers to Las Nubes: we depart from Salta to go into the amazing Quebrada del Toro. We will stop for an interesting archeological trekking in Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Inca town from the 13th century. We then carry on to San Antonio de los Cobres, following the winding route of the Tren de las Nubes (Clouds' Train), to approach the stunning Salinas Grandes. Along the route, we can see huge snowy peaks inhabited only by native fauna. Going back through the stunning Cuesta del Lipán, we get to Purmamarca to see the Cerro de los Siete Colores and cover the southern area of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, declared a World Heritage location by UNESCO. 2) Cachi: we leave Salta and going through the Quebrada de los Laureles and the stunning Quebrada de Escoipe, we arrive at the Cuesta del Obispo, where we will be able to see incredible views more than 3000 mts high. We stop for trekking in the Valle Encantado, and then, we go into Los Cardones National Park following an old Inca path, la Recta del Tin - Tin. Finally, we arrive at Cachi, a wonderful village that keeps the best secrets and customs of the ancient Calchaquíes valleys, hence named by the aboriginals that inhabited this region. 3) Cafayate: we leave the city of Salta, we go through the Lerma Valley all the way to Alemania, where we start to walk the incredible Quebrada de las Conchas, a magnificient landscape where the erosion has designed odd shapes in the red mountains. The Castles, the Amphitheater, La Garganta del Diablo, amongst others, will be recorded in your camera. When we arrive at Cafayate, we will visit its wineries, where we will enjoy the well known Salta wines. 4) Quebrada de Humahuaca: we leave towards the north, go through the city of San Salvador de Jujuy and go into the wonderful Quebrada de Humahuaca, declared a World Heritage location by UNESCO for preserving its great cultural legacy. Cerro de los Siete Colores, Pucará de Tilcara, archeological museums are some of the many attractions that we will explore in this wonderful gully.

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Bed price from:	11.35 USD
Single Room:	28.33 USD
Double/Twin Room:	18.33 USD
3 Bed Private Room:	17.00 USD
4 Bed Private Room:	17.00 USD
5 Bed Private Room:	17.00 USD
6+ Bed Private Room:	17.00 USD

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Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:				Total beds
Number of rooms:	12	1	3	45

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Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	24 hours
Opening times (over the year):	All year

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