Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz Road Trip: Route & Stops

By admin, 13 October, 2026

Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz is about 294 road miles (473 km): roughly 5 h 37 min at the wheel if you don't stop.

U.S. State Department travel advisory: Argentina — Level 1, Exercise Normal Precautions

Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.

On the roads, the State Department says:

  • Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
San José CharterhouseEstancia of Jesús MaríaEstancia of CaroyaJardín botánico de la municipalidad de CórdobaMuseo Tecnológico AeroespacialJesuit Block and Estancias of CórdobaCatamarcaVilla Carlos Paz
Route from Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz with the 6 stops listed below (blue dots).
Distance294 mi (473 km)
Driving time, no stops5 h 37 min
Main roads, in orderRP33 → RN60 → RN9 → RNA019 → RN20
Provinces on the routeCatamarca, Córdoba
Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg)about 11.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic
Stops listed below6

How the Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz drive plays out

RN60 (171 mi) and RP33 (52 mi) carry about 76% of the 294 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Catamarca, Córdoba. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.

The route from Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz, road by road

RoadRoute miles (from–to)Length, miProvince
local roads0–44Catamarca
connecting roads4–51Catamarca
RP335–5752Catamarca
RN6057–228171Catamarca, Córdoba
RN9228–27042Córdoba
RNA019270–2777Córdoba
connecting roads277–2792Córdoba
RN20279–29213Córdoba
local roads292–2942Córdoba
  • Mile 130 of this route: Catamarca → Córdoba (province line)

Where to stop on the way to Villa Carlos Paz

  • Right off the route (under 1 mile): Estancia of Jesús María (mile 240), Estancia of Caroya (mile 242), Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (mile 275), Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 278)
  • Nature and outdoors: Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (mile 275)
  • Museums and history: Estancia of Jesús María (mile 240), Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial (mile 278)

San José Charterhouse

Mile 202 · Carthusian monastery · 1 mi from the route

In Deán Funes, Córdoba, San José Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery dedicated to Saint Joseph, the third such monastery in the Americas.

Estancia of Jesús María

Mile 240 · History museum · 0.9 mi from the route

One of Córdoba Province's five Jesuit estancias, the Estancia of Jesús María houses the National Jesuit Museum and is part of a group declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Estancia of Caroya

Mile 242 · Estancia · 0.6 mi from the route

On the western edge of Colonia Caroya in Córdoba Province, the Estancia of Caroya (Estancia Jesuítica Caroya) was one of the rural establishments owned by the Jesuits.

Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba

Mile 275 · Botanical garden · 0.6 mi from the route

Covering about six hectares in the city of Córdoba, this municipal botanical garden belongs to Argentina's network of botanical gardens and has joined the BGCI international conservation program.

Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial

Mile 278 · Museum · 0.9 mi from the route

Run by the Argentine Air Force in Río Cuarto, the Museo Tecnológico Aeroespacial opened in 1999 and displays weapons, sensors, equipment and aircraft that served with the force.

Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba

Mile 286 · Jesuit Estancia · 14 mi from the route · side trip; actual detour depends on access roads

Named a World Heritage Site in 2000, the Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a group of buildings and sites once used by the Jesuits across Córdoba province.

Arriving in Villa Carlos Paz

San Roque Lake

Reservoir · in Villa Carlos Paz

San Roque Lake is a reservoir in Argentina's Córdoba Province, formed by damming several rivers, mainly the Suquía and the Cosquín.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz?

About 5 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 294 miles.

What is the driving distance from Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz?

About 294 miles (473 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.

Is it safe to drive from Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz?

The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.

What roads does the drive from Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz use?

In order: RP33, RN60, RN9, RNA019 and RN20. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.

Where can you stop on the way from Catamarca to Villa Carlos Paz?

Closest to the road: Estancia of Jesús María (history museum, mile 240, 0.9 mi from the route); Estancia of Caroya (estancia, mile 242, 0.6 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de la municipalidad de Córdoba (botanical garden, mile 275, 0.6 mi from the route). All stops are described above.

How we put this guide together

Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.

Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.