Plaza 9 de Julio, Public square in Salta, Argentina

Plaza 9 de Julio is a public square in Salta, Argentina, serving as the city's foundational site and political, social, and commercial center. It is surrounded by streets Mitre, España, Zuviría, and Caseros, and is bordered by notable landmarks such as the Cabildo, the Cathedral, the MAAM, the Centro Cultural América, and the Teatro Provincial.

Founded in 1582 by Hernando de Lerma, the square was originally a dry, empty space used for markets and public announcements. Over time, it was transformed into a tree-filled park, and in 1918 a monument replaced an earlier pyramid in the center.

The square is named after Argentina's Independence Day, and its central monument to General Arenales is a focal point for local gatherings. The surrounding recova, a covered walkway, remains almost intact and houses shops and cafes where people stroll and meet.

The square is easy to explore on foot, with wide paths and plenty of shade from the trees. It serves as a good starting point for visiting the surrounding landmarks, and you can orient yourself by the streets that form its perimeter.

The square is home to more than 250 trees of different species and over 7,000 flower seedlings, creating a green space in the city center. Its preservation is due to more than twenty resolutions, mostly from the 1990s, that have kept the historic character intact.