El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros
One of the park's longest trails on foot, moderate-to-hard difficulty. Climbs through Yungas cloud forest to Chorro de los Loros. Requires good physical condition and registering at the Operations Center before setting out.
- Difficulty: Hard
- Distance: 13.7 km
- Duration: 4–5 hours
- Elevation gain: 379 m
- Max altitude: 1280 m
- Best season: Apr – Nov
- Trailhead: Centro Operativo El Rey (Santa Elena, Salta)
- Park / area: Parque Nacional El Rey, Salta
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros trek take?
El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros takes 4–5 hours to complete, covering 13.7 km with 379 m of elevation gain, rated hard.
Is El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros suitable for beginners?
Not for beginners: El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros is rated hard and requires prior mountain experience and solid fitness.
Do I need a permit to hike El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros?
No, El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros doesn’t require an advance permit.
When is the best time to hike El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros?
The recommended season is Apr – Nov. Sliabh’s map shows current daylight hours and a live weather/solar panel for the exact trailhead.
Where does the El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros trailhead start?
The trailhead is at Centro Operativo El Rey (Santa Elena, Salta), in Parque Nacional El Rey, Salta province. Sliabh’s 3D map and downloadable GPX track show the exact starting point.
Can I download an offline map or GPX track for El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros?
Yes — Sliabh provides a downloadable GPX track and an offline 3D map for El Rey — Sendero Chorro de los Loros, so it works with no signal on the trail.
El Rey National Park · Hiking in the North (Salta & Jujuy)