natural wonder
Laguna de los Pozuelos
A shallow 4,000 m altiplano lake in far northern Jujuy that hosts tens of thousands of Andean, Chilean and James's flamingos. Reached by gravel roads off Ruta 40 near Abra Pampa.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Jujuy, Argentina · South America
La Quiaca sits on the route: 1 hours from Santa Catalina, 50km from Laguna de los Pozuelos.
La Quiaca is a town located in Jujuy, Argentina. With a population of 14,751, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca to your route.
La Quiaca is a small city in the north of the province of Jujuy, Argentina, on the southern bank of the La Quiaca River, opposite the town of Villazón, Bolivia. It lies at the end of National Route 9, 289 km (180 mi) from San Salvador de Jujuy (the provincial capital), and at an altitude of 3,442 m (11,293 ft) aboveRead more
mean sea level. La Quiaca is an approximate antipode to Hong Kong.
La Quiaca has 13,761 inhabitants as per the 2010 census [INDEC]. It is the head town of the Yaví Department, which includes also the towns of Barrios, Cangrejillos, El Cóndor, Pumahuasi, and Yaví. The area is serviced by an airport located at 22°09′02″S 65°34′39″W.
As one of the principal urban centers in the Puna de Atacama, La Quiaca offers the full range of basic infrastructure, including potable water, electricity, sewage systems, and internet connectivity. It plays a key role in supporting tourism and local commerce, and stands out as one of the few settlements in the Argentine high-altitude plateau region with modern amenities, making it a strategic stop for travelers exploring the Andean northwest.
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La Quiaca is located in Jujuy, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -22.1045 latitude, -65.5965 longitude.
La Quiaca has a population of approximately 14,751 people, making it a town in Argentina.
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A shallow 4,000 m altiplano lake in far northern Jujuy that hosts tens of thousands of Andean, Chilean and James's flamingos. Reached by gravel roads off Ruta 40 near Abra Pampa.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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