Place to visit
Cerro Pico Truncado, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Cerro Pico Truncado is a mountain in Argentina, at 291 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 21. It has articles in 4 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
- Mountain in Argentina · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Argentina
- Elevation
- 291 m
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- BRC San Carlos de Bariloche, 678 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -46.84424, -68.13291
What it is and where
Cerro Pico Truncado is a mountain in Argentina, at 291 m above sea level. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -46.84424, -68.13291; the nearest main airport is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC, San Carlos de Bariloche), 678 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 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 Pico Truncado is October to April.
- JanBest time15:16
- FebBest time13:57
- MarBest time12:24
- AprBest time10:39
- MayPossible9:10
- JunPossible8:21
- JulPossible8:41
- AugPossible9:59
- SepPossible11:41
- OctBest time13:23
- NovBest time14:54
- DecBest time15:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 21. 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 |
| Mountains | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cerro Pico Truncado 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
- Museo de Pico TruncadoMuseum15 km
- Playa Los SaucesBeach63 km
- Balneario Las GolondrinasBeach64 km
- Cerro Pan de AzúcarMountain in Argentina93 km
- Alsina beachBeach96 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 Cerro Pico Truncado?
It is a mountain in Argentina. It has articles in 4 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 Cerro Pico Truncado?
October to April. In December there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Cerro Pico Truncado?
The nearest main airport is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC), 678 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 Pico Truncado, Playa Los Sauces, Balneario Las Golondrinas. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
Keep reading
- Nature655 places for nature in Argentina, from Aconcagua to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- ArgentinaBefore travelling to Argentina: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days, and the old reciprocity fee has gone…
- 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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