Ruta 40 in Santa Cruz
Live an adventure along 1,400 kilometers, between the Andes mountains and the Atlantic Sea waters.
Would you like to cross the immensity of Patagonia? Get going along Ruta Nacional 40. Visit Río Gallegos and reach the southernmost point in the Argentine continental area: Cape Virgenes. In 28 de Noviembre, explore a city built around a mine. In Río Turbio, discover the National Coal Capital. In El Chaltén, a paradise awaits you at the foot of mount Fitz Roy. And from El Calafate, reach the mythical Perito Moreno Glacier.
Take a walk around Gobernador Gregores and discover the charm of lakes Cardiel and Strobel. Do you like sport fishing? Come to lake Posadas. Follow on the path of wonder, and discover Cueva de las Manos: a paradise of cave art, waiting for you in Perito Moreno. And in Los Antiguos, discover the National Cherry Capital, visit farms and production vegetable gardens. Live this experience in the province of Santa Cruz.
Geographic location: Province of Santa Cruz, Argentine Patagonia.
Climate: Cold and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 6 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes, suitable for very low temperatures.