Salta, Argentina

More travelers are starting to take notice of Salta, a province in northwestern Argentina known for its diverse topography, from jungles and volcanoes to vineyards and salt flats. LATAM Airlines has added service between Salta and Lima, Peru, a testament to the region’s growing popularity. The best months to visit are September through November or May through July—travel outfitter Auténtica Salta recommends going to wine country to sip a glass of Torrontés (the area’s emblematic grape) at Piattelli Vineyards' Cafayate winery and staying at the latest luxury hotel, Grace Cafayate. Other operators are increasing their offerings, too: Wanderlust Expediciones recently launched a textile tour that visits artisans keeping the ancient custom of weaving alive, while Jacada Travel’s 4 x 4 trips to Tolar Grande will include a stay at at Antofallita Oasis, two new guesthouses in Puna owned by locals from the Andean community. —Nora Walsh