“In the far north west of Argentina in the high and arid landscapes of the Andes bordering Bolivia, archaeologists have excavated pre Hispanic ruins – home to people who lived here before the Inca Empire came to dominate the region and long before the arrival
Argentina’s Ruta 40, or Route 40, is one of the world’s great highways. Winding its way from the top of Argentina to the southern tip of the mainland, it covers more than 3000 miles. Most of the highway runs alongside and sometimes within the Andes Mountain range, passing through some of the most extraordinary landscapes on the planet.
Argentina’s Ruta 40 is one of the longest and most spectacular highways in the world. Running over 3000 miles along the Andes mountains, from the border of Bolivia to the tip of Patagonia this is the perfect road trip.
Among many beautiful sites down the world-famous Ruta 40, or Route 40, is the Salinas Grandes: Argentina’s salt flats. The name “salt flat” does not do the landform justice: taking a trip to this geological wonder is like taking a trip out of this world.
Northwest Argentina has many charms but most visitors who travel to these parts come to see the fantastic natural beauty of the Andes Mountains. Mother Nature’s work here is without doubt spectacular, but if you can tear your eyes away from the panoramas for just a minute you can find other forms of beauty, including those fashioned by human hands.
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