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Itineraries
30 DAYS
Ruta Nacional 40
Argentina's quintessential road trip, RN40 travels the length of the country. To do this
adventure independently you'll need to rent a vehicle, ideally a 4WD as some sections
are still unpaved.
Start near the amazingly colorful mountainsides of
Quebrada de Humahuaca
before
hitting
Salta
and the wildly scenic villages of
Valles Calchaquíes
. Pause at lovely
Ca-
fayate
before the long trip down to
Mendoza
to suss out the wine scene.
Continue south, stopping to check out the lagoons and hot springs around
Chos Malal
. Explore the national parks of
Lanín
and
Nahuel Huapi
or epic hiking before hitting
San Martín de los Andes
and
Bariloche
. Further on, sidetrack to
Cueva de las Manos
for indigenous art.
