Chiyayoc is a small village in northwestern
Argentina
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. It is part of the
Iruya Department in the
Salta Province
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. The village is located at an elevation of 3100 meters, 4 km east of the village of
Salta
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and 9 km north of the village of
Iruya.
Chiyayoc is part of the
Finca el Potrero and has a school with about 30 children.
The village lives from agriculture and tourism. It is easily accessible from
Iruya in a six hours walk.
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External links
Photo of Chiyayoc
Populated places in Salta Province