Place to visit
Posta de Hornillos, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Posta de Hornillos is a place declared national historical monument of Argentina (Belgrano). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. 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 declared national historical monument of Argentina · Museums and art
- Where
- Argentina
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- MDZ Mendoza, 1,074 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 08:00-18:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- -23.65451, -65.43143
What it is and where
Posta de Hornillos is a place declared national historical monument of Argentina (Belgrano). 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.
It is in Belgrano, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 9.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -23.65451, -65.43143; the nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, Mendoza), 1,074 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 Museums and art 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 Posta de Hornillos is October to April.
- JanBest time13:19
- FebBest time12:47
- MarBest time12:10
- AprBest time11:27
- MayPossible10:51
- JunPossible10:33
- JulPossible10:40
- AugPossible11:11
- SepPossible11:52
- OctBest time12:34
- NovBest time13:10
- DecBest time13:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. 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
- Pucará de TilcaraArcheological site in Argentina8.1 km
- Museo Arqueológico "Doctor Eduardo Casanova"Museum in Argentina9.4 km
- Museo Soto AvendañoMuseum in Argentina9.4 km
- José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of PaintingMuseum in Tilcara, Jujuy, Argentina9.5 km
- Viñas del PerchelWinery22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: Museums and art
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes: national art museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Cabildo of Buenos Aires: historical building in Buenos Aires, government house during colonial times
- National Museum of Decorative Arts, Buenos Aires: museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- National Historical Museum: museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- MALBA: art museum in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- La Plata Museum: museum in La Plata, Argentina
Every Argentina place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Posta de Hornillos?
It is a place declared national historical monument of 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 Posta de Hornillos?
October to April. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33.
How do you get to Posta de Hornillos?
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 1,074 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 Pucará de Tilcara, Museo Arqueológico "Doctor Eduardo Casanova", Museo Soto Avendaño. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
Keep reading
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