Place to visit
Cerro Chorreado, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Cerro Chorreado is a summit in Argentina, at 2,192 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is January to March, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 35. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Argentina
- Elevation
- 2,192 m
- Best time
- January to March.
- Nearest airport
- MDZ Mendoza, 333 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -35.82143, -68.8722
What it is and where
Cerro Chorreado is a summit in Argentina, at 2,192 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -35.82143, -68.8722; the nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, Mendoza), 333 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Argentina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cerro Chorreado is January to March, and the season is short because it sits at 2,192 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBest time14:10
- FebBest time13:18
- MarBest time12:16
- AprPossible11:05
- MayBetter not10:06
- JunBetter not9:35
- JulBetter not9:48
- AugBetter not10:38
- SepBetter not11:47
- OctBetter not12:56
- NovBetter not13:56
- DecPossible14:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | January to March | April, December |
| Mountains | January to March | April, December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cerro Chorreado has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Argentina
To enter Argentina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book Patagonia's refuges and transfers”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Argentina checklist. Currency: Argentine peso (ARS); plugs: Type C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter for the three flat-pin plug); emergencies: 911 for everything · 101 police · 107 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cerro ChingoloSummit20 km
- Cerro La MonturaSummit26 km
- Cerro Mancha JarillaSummit30 km
- Cerro PlateadoSummit36 km
- Cerro GuadalosoSummit44 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: Nature
- Aconcagua: Summit
- Cataratas del Iguazú
- Ojos del Salado: Volcano
- Volcán Llullaillaco: Volcano
- Río Gallegos: Bay
- Cueva de los Manos Pintadas
Every Argentina place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerro Chorreado?
It is a summit in Argentina. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cerro Chorreado?
January to March, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,192 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 35.
How do you get to Cerro Chorreado?
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 333 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Argentina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Argentina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cerro Chingolo, Cerro La Montura, Cerro Mancha Jarilla. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
Keep reading
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