Salta is the capital of Salta Province, Argentina, located in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains in the northwest. Founded in 1582, it has a history of more than 400 years. With a population of 700,000, it is an important transportation hub. It is famous for its colonial architecture, folk music clubs, and special tourist projects such as the Train in the Clouds, making it a tourist destination in the northwest.