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La Caldera

Salta, Argentina · South America

About La Caldera

La Caldera is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Salta, 19km from Tren a las Nubes Viaduct Road.

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

On a road trip, La Caldera 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 La Caldera to your route.

About La Caldera

La Caldera is a small town and municipality in Salta Province in northwestern Argentina. It is located 25 km north of the city of Salta.

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Where is La Caldera located?

La Caldera is located in Salta, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -24.6048 latitude, -65.3818 longitude.

What is the population of La Caldera?

La Caldera 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
-24.6048, -65.3818

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 La Caldera

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Salta Cathedral

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near La Caldera

  • 19 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.
  • 78 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

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Campo Quijano

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San Salvador de Jujuy

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47 km awayPop. 257,970

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