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La Mendieta

La Mendieta is a town in Departamento San Pedro district, Jujuy, Argentina of about 3,812 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage and 17 churches. The must-see places are Catedral Basílica Santísimo Salvador, Parque Nacional El Rey and Reserva Natural Provincial Las Lancitas.

24.3119° S, 64.9638° WPop. 3,812

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see8
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Mendieta

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:48 pm

72 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 La Mendieta
  2. Cerro Centinelaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cerro Zaplaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mina 9 de Octubreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cerro Carahuncoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. 50 Años de Pericoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in La Mendieta
Today’s loopLa MendietaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Mendieta?

Cerro Carahunco (viewpoint, about 14 km), Cerro Zapla (viewpoint, about 18 km), Mina 9 de Octubre (heritage site, about 18 km), 50 Años de Perico (heritage site, about 19 km), San Jose Pratrono (heritage site, about 19 km), Hospital Arturo Zabala (heritage site, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Mendieta?

90 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 20 parks, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Mendieta?

Cerro Carahunco, about 14 km by road; Cerro Zapla (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to La Mendieta?

RN66-KM36, about 9 km by road; Virgen Maria (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Mendieta?

Start in La Mendieta, visit Cerro Centinela, then Cerro Zapla, then Mina 9 de Octubre, then Cerro Carahunco, then 50 Años de Perico, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.