Salta is probably the most Spanish city in Argentina by physical appearance: so much so that tourists visiting from Spain often find a strong resemblance between Salta and Andalucian cities. The local culture, however, is a blend of Spanish and gaucho (mestizo, criollo, both indigenous and non-indigenous) traditions, lending the city a distinctive identity, somewhat different from the more European-like metropolises to the south. The city boasts three theatres, several museums (one of which exhibits the perfectly preserved bodies of c.500 year old Inca children sacrificed in the Andes to Inca gods), and a busy calendar of art exhibitions, shows, music
Cabo Corrientes, Cuba to the Spanish West Indies, which became known as the Blockade of Western Cuba or Watts' West Indies Expedition. The English took up position near Cabo Corrientes in mid June 1591 to await the arrival of Spanish ships. On 23 June "Burr", "Hopewell", "Swallow" and "Content" arrived between Cape Corrientes and Cape San Antonio and soon sighted six sail. Hoping these were treasure ships, the English closed, only to discover the ships were a powerful Spanish naval force. A three-hour engagement followed after which the English formation scattered. On 29 June "Hopewell" and "Swallow" returned to Cape Corrientes to find