Tolar Grande, High-altitude municipality in Los Andes Department, Argentina.
Located at 3,508 meters above sea level, Tolar Grande extends across 13,785 square kilometers of mountain terrain in northwestern Argentina's Salta Province.
During the 1940s, Tolar Grande reached its maximum population of 5,000 inhabitants due to railway operations and sulfur mining activities at La Casualidad Mine.
The local population maintains traditional customs influenced by both indigenous Andean heritage and Spanish colonial practices in this remote mountain settlement.
Visitors require four-wheel drive vehicles to access Tolar Grande, as the municipality sits 357 kilometers from Salta city and 170 kilometers from the Chilean border.
The municipality experiences temperature variations of up to 30 degrees Celsius within a single day due to its location in the Puna de Atacama region.
Location: Los Andes Department
Elevation above the sea: 3,508 m
Website: http://tolargrande.gov.ar
GPS coordinates: -24.54980,-67.39670
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:46
Northwest Argentina combines desert areas, wine regions and Andean valleys. The region includes salt flats, geological formations, pre-Columbian sites and traditional mountain villages.
Llullaillaco
116.9 km
Polvorilla viaduct
107.4 km
Socompa
87.7 km
Antofalla
122.9 km
Lastarria
131.2 km
Cerro Tuzgle
108.2 km
Large Latin American Millimeter Array
101.6 km
Aracar
48.7 km
Miñiques Volcano
89.5 km
Q&U Bolometric Interferometer for Cosmology
101.6 km
El Laco
82.1 km
Pular
77.8 km
Chiliques
111.9 km
Cerro Escorial
114.5 km
Caverna Puente del Diablo
124.7 km
Volcán Quehuar
72.5 km
Cerro Miscanti
102.8 km
Cerros de Incahuasi
60.5 km
Caichinque
75.4 km
Salar de Aguas Calientes IV
134.2 km
Tilocálar
98.1 km
El Negrillar
95.7 km
La Negrillar
125.5 km
Cerro Toloncha
89.8 km
Cerro Murchota
79.1 km
Lejía
116.8 km
Cerro Cosor
81.9 km
Pueblo abierto de Peine
118 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes