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General Güemes

Salta, Argentina · South America

About General Güemes

General Güemes sits on the route: 40 minutes from La Caldera, 39km from Salta Cathedral.

General Güemes is a town located in Salta, Argentina. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, General Güemes 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 General Güemes to your route.

About General Güemes

The 2010 Salta earthquake occurred on February 27 at 12:45:36 local time in Salta Province, Argentina and had a magnitude of 6.3. It occurred less than 12 hours after the far larger magnitude 8.8 Chile earthquake, which killed 525 people. It was initially thought to be an aftershock of the Chile earthquake, but

Read more scientists later established that the earthquakes were unrelated. The epicenter was about 24 kilometers (15 mi) north of the city of Salta. The quake killed two people, and injured dozens.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is General Güemes located?

General Güemes is located in Salta, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -24.6745 latitude, -65.0466 longitude.

What is the population of General Güemes?

General Güemes has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Argentina.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Argentina
Region
Salta
Timezone
America/Argentina/Salta
Coordinates
-24.6745, -65.0466

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 General Güemes

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Salta Cathedral

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

39 km · about 45 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.

39 km · about 45 min 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near General Güemes

  • 39 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near General Güemes.

La Caldera

🇦🇷 Argentina

35 km away

El Carmen

🇦🇷 Argentina

38 km away

Salta

🇦🇷 Argentina

40 km awayPop. 520,683

La Mendieta

🇦🇷 Argentina

41 km awayPop. 3,812

San Antonio

🇦🇷 Argentina

45 km away

Palpalá

🇦🇷 Argentina

49 km awayPop. 48,199

Cerrillos

🇦🇷 Argentina

51 km away

San Pedro de Jujuy

🇦🇷 Argentina

53 km awayPop. 58,430

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