natural wonder
Quebrada de Humahuaca
A dramatic UNESCO valley in northwest Argentina with rainbow-striped mountains, ancient caravan routes, and indigenous Andean villages.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Jujuy, Argentina · South America
El Aguilar sits on the route: 40 minutes from Humahuaca, 34km from Quebrada de Humahuaca.
El Aguilar is a town located in Jujuy, Argentina. With a population of 3,655, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, El Aguilar sits in Argentina, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Argentina/Jujuy time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add El Aguilar to your route.
El Aguilar is a company mining town and municipality in Jujuy Province in Argentina. At 3,980 metres (13,060 ft), it is one of the highest settlements in the country after Mina Pirquitas which is at 4,160 metres (13,650 ft). It has 3655 inhabitants (2001 census).
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El Aguilar is located in Jujuy, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -23.2157 latitude, -65.6800 longitude.
El Aguilar has a population of approximately 3,655 people, making it a town in Argentina.
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natural wonder
A dramatic UNESCO valley in northwest Argentina with rainbow-striped mountains, ancient caravan routes, and indigenous Andean villages.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A vast white salt flat at 3,450 meters in the Argentine Andes, with geometric salt pools reflecting the deep blue sky.
47 km · about 55 min drive
photogenic
A multi-coloured limestone ridge above Humahuaca reached by a rough 25 km climb to a 4,350 m mirador. The jagged calcareous formation folds into triangular teeth that glow in late afternoon light.
50 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Switchback climb on RN52 from Purmamarca to Abra de Potrerillos at about 4,170 metres, en route to Salinas Grandes.
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A tiny adobe village at the base of the stunning Hill of Seven Colors, with a lively artisan market and gateway to the Salinas Grandes.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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