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
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
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