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El Carril

El Carril is a town in Chicoana district, Salta, Argentina of about 9,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage and 31 churches. The must-see places are Salta Argentina Temple, Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña and Catedral Basílica de Salta.

25.0741° S, 65.4917° WPop. 9,780

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Within 30 km76 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see4
Notable117
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Carril

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

121 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Carril
  2. Sierra Loma de Los Quebrachosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro El Ceibalitoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montañamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Salta Argentina Templechurch · 30 min
  6. Cerrillospark · 45 min
  7. Back in El Carril
Today’s loopEl CarrilStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Carril?

Salta Argentina Temple (church, about 33 km), Sierra Loma de Los Quebrachos (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cerro Castilla (viewpoint, about 20 km), Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña (museum, about 41 km), Catedral Basílica de Salta (church, about 41 km), Monumento A Güemes (heritage site, about 42 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Carril?

134 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 31 parks, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to El Carril?

Quebrada de Escoipe, about 18 km by road; Sierra Loma de Los Quebrachos (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to El Carril?

Monumento al Pacto de Los Cerrillos, about 25 km by road; Virgen del Valle (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Carril?

Start in El Carril, visit Sierra Loma de Los Quebrachos, then Cerro El Ceibalito, then Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña, then Salta Argentina Temple, then Cerrillos, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.