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El Carril

Salta, Argentina · South America

About El Carril

El Carril sits on the route: 10 minutes from Chicoana, 36km from Cuesta del Obispo.

El Carril is a town located in Salta, Argentina. With a population of 9,780, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, El Carril sits in Argentina, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Argentina/Salta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add El Carril to your route.

About El Carril

Chicoana is a department located in Salta Province, in northwestern Argentina. With an area of 910 km2 (351 sq mi) it is one of the smallest departments of the province. It borders to the north with the departments of Cerrillos, and Rosario de Lerma, to the east with Capital Department, to the south with La Viña and

Read more to the west with the departments of Cachi and San Carlos.

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El Carril offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is El Carril located?

El Carril is located in Salta, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -25.0719 latitude, -65.4930 longitude.

What is the population of El Carril?

El Carril has a population of approximately 9,780 people, making it a town in Argentina.

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Quick Information

Population
9,780
Continent
South America
Country
Argentina
Region
Salta
Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta
Coordinates
-25.0719, -65.4930

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Argentina

Police
911
Ambulance
107
Fire
100
Driving side
right
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South AmericaArgentinaSaltaTown

Worth the detour from El Carril

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Salta (La Linda)

A beautiful colonial city in northwest Argentina known as Salta the Beautiful, with grand plazas, baroque architecture, and the Tren a las Nubes railway.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Salta Cathedral

Pink neoclassical cathedral on Salta's Plaza 9 de Julio, a central stop when driving the northwest circuit.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tren a las Nubes Viaduct Road

The RN51 climbs from Salta to the 4,200 m Abra Blanca alongside the Train to the Clouds line, passing beneath the spindly La Polvorilla viaduct at San Antonio de los Cobres. Paved most of the way, gravel near the top.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Cuesta del Obispo

Serpentine mountain road on RP33 climbing from the Lerma Valley to the 3,348 m Piedra del Molino pass, with cloud-draped hairpins and condor sightings en route to Cachi.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near El Carril

  • 34 kmTren a las Nubes Viaduct RoadThe RN51 climbs from Salta to the 4,200 m Abra Blanca alongside the Train to the Clouds line, passing beneath the spindly La Polvorilla viaduct at San Antonio de los Cobres. Paved most of the way, gravel near the top.
  • 36 kmCuesta del ObispoSerpentine mountain road on RP33 climbing from the Lerma Valley to the 3,348 m Piedra del Molino pass, with cloud-draped hairpins and condor sightings en route to Cachi.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near El Carril.

Chicoana

🇦🇷 Argentina

6 km awayPop. 8,468

Rosario de Lerma

🇦🇷 Argentina

13 km away

Cerrillos

🇦🇷 Argentina

19 km away

Campo Quijano

🇦🇷 Argentina

23 km awayPop. 5,000

Salta

🇦🇷 Argentina

30 km awayPop. 520,683

La Viña

🇦🇷 Argentina

45 km away

Guachipas

🇦🇷 Argentina

50 km away

La Caldera

🇦🇷 Argentina

53 km away

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