Tucumán · Hiking

Sendero Raco - Cerro El Taficillo

6.6 mi
round trip
3,881 ft
climb
6,211 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Raco - Cerro El Taficillo is an out-and-back trail, 6.6 miles each way (13 miles round trip) in Tucumán, Argentina, inside Parque Universitario Sierra de San Javier. It runs between about 3,030 ft and 6,210 ft above sea level, with roughly 490 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Tafí Viejo, about 5.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cumbre del Taficillo. For camping, Raco 1 and Raco 2 are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero Raco - Cerro El Taficillo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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