Place to visit
Güemes monument, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Güemes monument is a historical monument in Argentina (Salta). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 28. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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
- Historical monument · History
- Where
- Argentina
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- MDZ Mendoza, 955 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -24.78674, -65.39924
What it is and where
Güemes monument is a historical monument in Argentina (Salta). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Salta, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 1.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -24.78674, -65.39924; the nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, Mendoza), 955 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 History 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 Güemes monument is October to April.
- JanBest time13:23
- FebBest time12:50
- MarBest time12:10
- AprBest time11:25
- MayPossible10:48
- JunPossible10:28
- JulPossible10:36
- AugPossible11:08
- SepPossible11:52
- OctBest time12:36
- NovBest time13:14
- DecBest time13:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 28. 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.
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
- Museo de Antropología Dr Juan Martín LeguizamónMuseum161 m
- Convento San BernardoTemples608 m
- Basílica y Convento de San Francisco (Salta)Temples948 m
- Salta CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral in Salta, Argentina1.1 km
- Museum of High Altitude ArchaeologyArchaeology museum in Salta, Argentina1.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: History
- Cueva de las Manos: cave with cave paintings in Santa Cruz, Argentina
- Quebrada de Humahuaca: valley in Argentina
- Casa Rosada: Executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina
- Los Alerces National Park: national park of Argentina
- San Ignacio Miní: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Misiones Province, Argentina
- Jesuit missions among the Guaraní: Catholic missionary initiative and set of missions in Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil
Every Argentina place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Güemes monument?
It is a historical monument in Argentina. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Güemes monument?
October to April. In December there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 28.
How do you get to Güemes monument?
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 955 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 Museo de Antropología Dr Juan Martín Leguizamón, Convento San Bernardo, Basílica y Convento de San Francisco (Salta). The rest is in the Argentina guide.
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