Place to visit
La Hilda, Argentina: what it is and when to go
La Hilda is a mountain hut in Argentina (Santa Fe 1069). Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 13 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 02. 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
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Argentina · Santa Fe 1069, 5449
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- MDZ Mendoza, 275 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Coordinates
- -30.63663, -67.46613
What it is and where
La Hilda is a mountain hut in Argentina (Santa Fe 1069).
Its coordinates are -30.63663, -67.46613; the nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, Mendoza), 275 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Mountains and Hiking 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 La Hilda is October to April.
- JanBest time13:47
- FebBest time13:04
- MarBest time12:13
- AprBest time11:15
- MayPossible10:27
- JunPossible10:02
- JulPossible10:12
- AugPossible10:53
- SepPossible11:49
- OctBest time12:46
- NovBest time13:35
- DecBest time13:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 02. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | October to April | May to September |
| Hiking | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: La Hilda 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
- Mogote CorralitosMountain in Argentina84 km
- Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural ParksWorld Heritage Site in Argentina94 km
- Iglesia de San ExpeditoTemples107 km
- Bodega BórboreWinery in Argentina131 km
- Oratorio de la Difunta CorreaTemples132 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: Mountains
- Aconcagua: highest mountain in both the Southern and the Western Hemispheres (6967 m)
- Fitz Roy: mountain of Chile - argentina
- Tupungato: Volcanic dome in the Andes
- Cerro Torre: mountain in Southern Patagonia in South America
- Mercedario: andean mountain in Argentina
- Maipo: mountain in Chile
Every Argentina place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is La Hilda?
It is a mountain hut in Argentina.
When is the best time to visit La Hilda?
October to April. In December there are 13 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 02.
How do you get to La Hilda?
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 275 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 Mogote Corralitos, Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks, Iglesia de San Expedito. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
Keep reading
- Mountains507 places for mountains in Argentina, from Aconcagua to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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