8. Top 8 National Route 40
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National Route 40, also known as RN40 or "Ruta 40", is a road in western Argentina that stretches from Punta Loyola near Rio Gallegos in Santa Cruz Province in the south to La Quiaca in Jujuy Province in the north. The route parallels the Andes. The southern section of the route, now largely paved, has become a popular adventure tourism route, and there are plans to pave the entire route.
The RN40 is the longest road in Argentina and one of the longest in the world, along with routes such as the United States' Route 66, Canada's Trans-Canada Highway, and Australia's Stuart Highway, at over 5,000 km (3,100 mi) long. At its traditional southern end near the city of Río Gallegos, it begins at sea level. It then crosses 20 national parks, 18 major rivers, and 27 passes in the Andes. Route 40's highest point is 5,000 m (16,404 ft) at Abra del Acay in Salta province. It passes through the provinces of Santa Cruz, Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquen, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Tucumán, Salta and Jujuy.
One of the longest roads in the world at 5,500 km: parallel to the Andes. It passes through 20 national parks, 18 rivers and countless stunning natural landscapes. From its southernmost point at Cabo Vírgenes, Ruta 40 winds through the remote plains of Patagonia, curving north and running west by the majestic peaks of the Andes. It passes pristine lakes and bustling cities before reaching its highest point at Abra del Acay. The final destination is the border town of La Quiaca - where you can enjoy stunning views of Argentina.
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