Español
Ruta 40
Ruta 40 in the Puna
Route 40 Road shield

Argentina's Ruta 40

Route 40 Travel Guide

This site has all you need to know to be able to plan your road trip along Argentina’s Ruta 40 highway

This is the ultimate rugged road trip, from the Puna highlands to the Strait of Magellan, including the 16,132 feet high Acay Pass.

Search for its "Top 10 Attractions", check the el Road Conditions, learn where it is paved and where it is not: Paved and unpaved sections. Check out Accommodation, and know where to fill up your tank, How to Plan your Road Trip and and much more...

Ruta Nacional 40, Argentina

Legendary Ruta 40 is the utimate Argentine Road Trip. It spans 5.194 km = 3,227 miles along the Andes from the town of La Quiaca on the Bolivian border in the Puna highlands (+12,000 feet altitude) all the way to Cabo Vírgenes on the Strait of Magellan in Patagonia.
What is Ruta 40?

Things to see on Ruta 40

Adventure travel, outdoors, historic landmarks and more on Route 40:
Places to Visit and Attractions

Some Itineraries and tours.

Relax and unwind

There are many hotels, hostels, cabins and bungalows as well as motels along Ruta 40 where you can enjoy your journey.
Accommodation on Route 40

Tips & Advice on Argentina (Safety, Country information, suggestions)

Ruta 40 trivia

Panoramic view of the Glaciar Perito Moreno, white blue ice, turquoise colored lake, dark gray stormy sky, forest and mountains
Panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier close to Ruta 40, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Fun facts

An amazing highway

  • With a length of 5.194 km (3,227 miles) it is Argentina's longest highway, and one of the longest in the world.
  • The highest point along Route 40: Acay Pass, Salta: 16.132 ft = 4.952 m
  • South America's ultimate Road Trip
  • It crosses 236 bridges and runs by 18 National Parks.
  • Its southernmost point is its "mile zero", at the historic Cabo Virgenes lighthouse in Patagonia, it is also its lowest pont: barely 100 ft. above sea level.
  • There is a wildlife sanctuary protecting penguins at Cabo Virgenes
  • Its northernmost point is at the town of La Quiaca in Jujuy at 3.460 m or 11,352 ft.
  • The famous Ruta de los Siete Lagos and the Perito Moreno Galacier are on its course.
  • It crosses 11 provinces and 3 provincial capitals.
  • It passes next to the Largest Volcano field in America, at El Payen
  • It is the access to Ruta de los Seismiles (Six-thousands Road) with the highest volcanos in the world.
  • It crosses three of Argentina's regions: North, Cuyo and Patagonia.
  • Mina Pirquitas in Jujuy, on Route 40 is the highest town in Argentina: 4.271 m or 14,012 ft.
  • More fun facts about Ruta Nacional 40.
Volcano in la Payunia, Ruta 40, Mendoza
Volcano in El Payén Volcanic field, Mendoza.
Photo:
Penguins at the Provincial Reserve at Cabo Vírgenes
Penguins near Ruta 40, at the Provincial Natural Reserve of Cabo Vírgenes, Santa Cruz.
Photo:
rock shaped like a submarine at Parque Ischigualasto
"The Sumbarine", eroded rock at Ischigualasto Park, San Juan.
Photo:
logo

Road Trip Journeys
Liniers 440, B1602 Florida Buenos Aires, Argentina

E-mail: info©turismoruta40.com.ar

Copyright © 2009   TurismoRuta40.com.ar, todos los derechos reservados.

TurismoRuta40
Ruta 40 (Argentina) Online Travel Guide: Information on accommodation, sights, attractions and destinations. Itineraries, tours and resources for planning your Route 40 Road Trip.

Updated on V.12