Sandboarding in Abra Pampa
In the Puna in Jujuy, find a paradise for sandboarding: Cerro Huancar.
Did you know that in the city of Abra Pampa a huge four-hundred-meter-high dune is waiting for you? Visit the north of Argentina and discover Cerro Huancar. Get carried away by the thrill of climbing to the top, watching the Puna landscape and sliding down on your sandboard along the thin sand that covers its slopes. Connect with the emotion and feel the adrenaline of this adventure sport.
Would you like to discover an oasis by the sand on the hill? Nearby you will find Laguna de los Pozuelos, a natural wonder where you will be able to enjoy a full day in contact with nature. And if you love to learn about traditions, do not miss El Huancar Folk Festival at the foot of the hill. Enjoy this celebration that gathers both local and international artists of different folk styles. Live it all in the province of Jujuy.
Geographic location: Province of Jujuy, north of Argentina.
How to get there: Abra Pampa is located north of San Salvador de Jujuy, the capital of the province, 209 kilometers via Ruta Nacional 9.
Altitude: 3,507 meters above sea level.
Climate: continental cold climate, with extreme temperatures.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: bring the required sandboarding gear, warm clothes, appropriate for big temperature changes, and sunscreen.