| Address | EL ALISAL 4409, Argentina |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -24.7833, -65.6667 |
| Category | Hiking, Hiking, Scenic |
| Nearest city | San Lorenzo |
| Region | Salta, Argentina |
| Sources | geonames |
Cerro Piedra Negra Hiking & Travel Guide
Cerro Piedra Negra is a mountain in EL ALISAL, Argentina. The nearest service base is San Lorenzo, roughly 19 km away.
Cerro Piedra Negra at a Glance
- What it is: mountain (Hiking)
- Where it is: EL ALISAL 4409, Argentina — coordinates 24.7833, 65.6667
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to four hours
- Best season: December to March (local summer)
Quick Facts
| Place type | Mountain |
| Primary category | Hiking |
| Also good for | Hiking, Scenic |
| County / region | EL ALISAL |
| Region / state | Salta |
| Country | Argentina |
| Postal address | EL ALISAL 4409, Argentina |
| Nearest city | San Lorenzo |
| Coordinates | -24.7833, -65.6667 |
| Nearest base town | San Lorenzo (19 km) |
Why Cerro Piedra Negra Is Worth Visiting
Cerro Piedra Negra earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified hiking in Salta, Argentina,. Its position 19 km from San Lorenzo also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for hiking, scenic as much as for hiking. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Cerro Piedra Negra
In plain terms, Cerro Piedra Negra is a mountain in the EL ALISAL area of Salta, Argentina that travellers book around hiking trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for hiking, scenic too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to San Lorenzo - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Cerro Piedra Negra
What people mean when they call Cerro Piedra Negra beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - wildflower spring, deep-green summer, gold-and-rust autumn and, above the snowline, a winter version of the same scene. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the EL ALISAL area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Cerro Piedra Negra sits at 24.7833, 65.6667 in EL ALISAL, Argentina. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Cerro Piedra Negra names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in San Lorenzo and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from San Lorenzo is about 19 km (12 mi) each way, so allow San Lorenzo as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Southern-hemisphere seasonality applies in Argentina: December to March is summer and peak season, while June to August is the cool, quiet (and often rainy or snowy) months. Book holiday-week stays early and check local event calendars before fixing dates.
Cerro Piedra Negra Season by Season
- Summer (Dec-Feb) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Mar-May) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Jun-Aug) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Sep-Nov) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Cerro Piedra Negra comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (-24.7833, -65.6667) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Walk the shortest signed loop first, then decide how far to push on with the lightest pack
- Check sunrise/sunset times before setting out; carry water for double the distance you plan
- Photography stops at the first viewpoint are usually the best framed ones
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Cerro Piedra Negra is one anchor at the trailhead or first viewpoint, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Cerro Piedra Negra
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at San Lorenzo and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Cerro Piedra Negra is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Cerro Piedra Negra, Cerro Redondo is only 9 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Cerro Pacuy (12 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Cerro Piedra Negra is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at San Lorenzo unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Cerro Piedra Negra
- Save the pin (-24.7833, -65.6667) offline - reception in EL ALISAL is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Carry more water than the plan says; shade is usually optional on these routes
- Tell someone the turnaround time - help arrives slower than it looks from the trailhead
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Cerro Piedra Negra does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Cerro Redondo — hiking, about 9 km (6 mi) away
- Cerro Pacuy — hiking, about 12 km (7 mi) away
- Cerro La Loma — hiking, about 15 km (9 mi) away
- Cerro San Lorenzo — hiking, about 18 km (11 mi) away
- Cerro Manzano — hiking, about 18 km (11 mi) away
- San Lorenzo — city, about 19 km (12 mi) away
- Alto de Salamanca — hiking, about 21 km (13 mi) away
- Cerro Pacará — hiking, about 21 km (13 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Argentina on the Argentina country hub, browse the full Hiking Argentina collection, or take in the whole Salta region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cerro Piedra Negra worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Cerro Piedra Negra is a verified mountain in Salta, Argentina that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to four hours.
Where exactly is Cerro Piedra Negra?+
Cerro Piedra Negra sits at EL ALISAL 4409, Argentina, coordinates -24.7833, -65.6667. The postal locality is EL ALISAL - use the coordinates rather than the name alone, because place names repeat across regions and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Cerro Piedra Negra from the nearest city?+
Cerro Piedra Negra is about 19 km (12 mi) from San Lorenzo, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in San Lorenzo and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Cerro Piedra Negra?+
December to March (local summer). Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Cerro Piedra Negra?+
Plan on two to four hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Cerro Piedra Negra good for families with kids?+
With kids, judge Cerro Piedra Negra by the shortest signed loop rather than the headline route - if the first viewpoint holds their attention, extend; if not, leave early and nobody is disappointed.
Does Cerro Piedra Negra cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Cerro Piedra Negra?+
The closest verified neighbour is Cerro Redondo; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Cerro Piedra Negra.
Is Cerro Piedra Negra open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Cerro Piedra Negra in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Cerro Piedra Negra as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Cerro Piedra Negra different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a mountain in Salta, Argentina with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Cerro Piedra Negra as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to four hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Cerro Piedra Negra, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Cerro Piedra Negra known for?+
It is known locally as a mountain in Salta, Argentina. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Hiking category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Cerro Piedra Negra?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Cerro Piedra Negra section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call cerro piedra negra beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Cerro Piedra Negra crowded?+
Cerro Piedra Negra sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 3841222](https://www.geonames.org/3841222). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Cerro Redondo
Mountain · CHORRILLOS · Salta
Cerro Pacuy
Mountain · INGENIERO MAURY · Salta
Cerro La Loma
Mountain · Salta
Cerro San Lorenzo
Mountain · LAS COSTAS · Salta
Cerro Manzano
Mountain · EL MANZANO · Salta
San Lorenzo
City · LAS COSTAS · Salta
Alto de Salamanca
Mountain · Salta
Cerro Pacará
Mountain · Salta