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Founding of Salta
- When
- April 16, 1582
- Where
- Salta, Argentina
- Part of
- Founding of Salta, Argentina
Hernando de Lerma established the city of Salta on April 16, 1582, near the Arenales River.
De Lerma intended the settlement to be an outpost between Lima and Buenos Aires. He believed its location would advantage trade routes connecting the Viceroyalty of Peru with the Río de la Plata port.
Sources
- Salta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-03
- Hernando de Lerma Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
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