Place to visit
Plaza Ernesto Tornquist, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Plaza Ernesto Tornquist is a place of interest in Argentina (Buenos Aires). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 22. 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
- Place of interest · Nature, History
- Where
- Argentina · Tornquist, Buenos Aires
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- EZE Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), 492 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- -38.10132, -62.22294
What it is and where
Plaza Ernesto Tornquist is a place of interest in Argentina (Buenos Aires). 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 -38.10132, -62.22294; the nearest main airport is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE, Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)), 492 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature and 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 Plaza Ernesto Tornquist is October to April.
- JanBest time14:22
- FebBest time13:25
- MarBest time12:18
- AprBest time11:00
- MayPossible9:56
- JunPossible9:22
- JulPossible9:36
- AugPossible10:31
- SepPossible11:46
- OctBest time13:01
- NovBest time14:06
- DecBest time14:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 22. 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 | October to April | May to September |
| History | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Plaza Ernesto Tornquist 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
- Palacio MunicipalBuilding in Argentina163 m
- Cruz del cementerio de TornquistWayside cross1.4 km
- Matadero de TornquistHistory2.4 km
- Cerro de la VentanaMountain in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina19 km
- Cerro Bahía BlancaMountain in Argentina21 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: Nature
- Aconcagua: highest mountain in both the Southern and the Western Hemispheres (6967 m)
- Iguazu Falls: waterfalls on the Igazú River on the border of Misiones, Argentina and Paraná, Brazil
- Ojos del Salado: highest volcano in the world
- Llullaillaco: stratovolcano in Chile and Argentina
- Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz: capital and largest settlement of the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz in Argentina
- Cueva de las Manos: cave with cave paintings in Santa Cruz, Argentina
Every Argentina place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Plaza Ernesto Tornquist?
It is a place of interest 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 Plaza Ernesto Tornquist?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Plaza Ernesto Tornquist?
The nearest main airport is Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), 492 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 Palacio Municipal, Cruz del cementerio de Tornquist, Matadero de Tornquist. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Plaza Ernesto Tornquist on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.