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El Aguilar

Jujuy, Argentina · South America

About El Aguilar

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.

About El Aguilar

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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Where is El Aguilar located?

El Aguilar is located in Jujuy, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -23.2157 latitude, -65.6800 longitude.

What is the population of El Aguilar?

El Aguilar has a population of approximately 3,655 people, making it a town in Argentina.

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Quick Information

Population
3,655
Continent
South America
Country
Argentina
Region
Jujuy
Timezone
America/Argentina/Jujuy
Coordinates
-23.2157, -65.6800

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Argentina

Police
911
Ambulance
107
Fire
100
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from El Aguilar

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

natural wonder

Salinas Grandes

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

Serrania de Hornocal

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

Cuesta de Lipán

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

Purmamarca (Cerro de los Siete Colores)

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

Driving roads near El Aguilar

  • 53 kmCuesta de LipánSwitchback climb on RN52 from Purmamarca to Abra de Potrerillos at about 4,170 metres, en route to Salinas Grandes.
  • 57 kmPurmamarca (Cerro de los Siete Colores)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.
  • 62 kmCerro de los Siete ColoresBanded sandstone hill above Purmamarca in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a short detour off RN9.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near El Aguilar.

Humahuaca

🇦🇷 Argentina

34 km awayPop. 11,369

Tilcara

🇦🇷 Argentina

50 km awayPop. 5,640

Maimará

🇦🇷 Argentina

53 km awayPop. 2,470

Abra Pampa

🇦🇷 Argentina

55 km awayPop. 9,425

Iruya

🇦🇷 Argentina

67 km away

Susques

🇦🇷 Argentina

73 km awayPop. 1,140

Tumbaya

🇦🇷 Argentina

75 km away

Valle Grande

🇦🇷 Argentina

80 km away

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