Driving the most spectacular roads of Argentina

From the thunderous applause of Iguazú Falls to the whispering glaciers of Patagonia, Argentina's landscapes compose a symphony of natural wonders that beckon road trip enthusiasts.

Commence your odyssey on the fabled Ruta 40, tracing the spine of the Andes, through the tapestry of deserts, salinas, and wine country. Dive deep into the soul of Patagonia's pathways, where the relentless wind narrates tales of bygone adventurers and legendary creatures. The vibrant canvas of Quebrada de Humahuaca on Route 9 mesmerizes, as every curve unfurls a spectrum of earthen colors, each shade narrating epochs of geological magic.

But Argentina’s call to the open road doesn’t end there. Traverse the altitudinous realms of Paso de San Francisco, navigate the lunar landscapes of Paso de Sico, and marvel at the verdant allure of Paso Cardenal Antonio Samoré.

Here, roads are more than mere pathways; they are the pulsing veins of a land teeming with passion, allure, and unparalleled splendor. Fasten your seatbelt and let Argentina's highways waltz your senses through its grand tapestry of terrains.

Abra del Cóndor is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.942m (12,933ft) above the sea level located on the boundary of Jujuy and Salta provinces, in Argentina.

Lagunillas del Farallón is a high mountain town at an elevation of 4.182m (13,720ft) above the sea level, located located in the High Andes, in Jujuy, a province of Argentina, located in the extreme northwest of the country. 

Ruta Provincial 70 is a high mountain dirt track located in the Jujuy province, Argentina, in the extreme northwest of the country, at the borders with Chile and Bolivia, with a length of 41km.

Salar del Rincón is a salt pan at an elevation of 4.015m (13,172ft) above the sea level, located in Los Andes department in Salta Province, Argentina.

Cuesta del Farallón is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.625m (15,173ft) above the sea level located in Jujuy Province in Argentina.

El Aguilar is a small town and a mine at an elevation of 4.895m (16,060ft) above the sea level, located in Jujuy Province in Argentina. It’s one of the highest towns accessible by car on Earth.

Ojos del Salado is a massive stratovolcano on the Argentina-Chile border and the highest volcano in the world at 6,891m (22,608ft) above sea level. This mountain has been the scene of several records for attaining the highest altitude aboard a land vehicle. It’s one of the highest accessible points by car on Earth.

Paso Pehuenche is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.557m (8,389ft) above the sea level, on the border of Chile and Argentina.

Paso Internacional Ciénaga de Paicone-Río Mojón is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.627m (11,889ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Argentina and Bolivia.

Ruta Provincial 54 (Camino 6 de septiembre) is a curvy mountainous road which rarely permit speeds over 30km/h, located in the scenic Punilla Valley, Córdoba Province, Argentina, with a total length of 26.6km. The road climbs the Pan de Azucar mountain pass, at an elevation of 1.260m (4,133ft) above the sea level.

Puna Jujeña is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.438m (14,560ft) above the sea level, located in Jujuy Province in Argentina in the Rinconada Department.

Abra del Gallo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.630m (15,190ft) above the sea level, located in the Salta province, Argentina.

Cerro El Amago is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.703m (5587ft) above the sea level, located in San Luis Province in central Argentina.

Paso Internacional Río Encuentro is an international bridge located on the Argentinian-Chilean border. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Abra Blanca is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.102m (13,458ft) above the sea level, located in Salta Province, in northwestern Argentina.

Cerro Galán is a volcano at an elevation of 4.964m (16,286ft) above the sea level, located in a remote part of the Catamarca province of northwestern Argentina.

Ruta Provincial 26 in La Pampa province in the center of Argentina, is one of the longest straight roads in the world.

Pascua Lama is an international high mountain peak at an elevation of 5.256m (17,244ft) above the sea level, located in the Andes mountains, on the southern reaches of Atacama Desert, on the border of Argentina and Chile. It's one of the highest roads of Argentina.

Abra del Lizoite is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.536m (14,882ft) above the sea level, located on the border between Jujuy and Salta provinces, in Argentina. It's one of the highest roads of Argentina.

Cerro La Hoya is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.650m (5,413ft) above the sea level, located in the northwest of Chubut Province, Patagonia in southern Argentina.

Pista 5 is a gravel road with lots of hairpins, climbing up to Santa Victoria Oeste, a small town in the Santa Victoria Department, at the northwest corner of the province of Salta, Argentina, at an elevation of 2,400m (7,874ft) above the sea level.

Ruta Provincial A is a very scenic drive located in the Tierra del Fuego Province, in Argentina, the southernmost extreme of the Americas.

Located within the Los Glaciares National Park in Santa Cruz Province, of Argentina, Puente del Rio Electrico is a short wood bridge located on the road Ruta Provincial 23, near the Chilean border over the Electrico River. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Volcán Overo is a dormant volcano at an elevation of 4.481m (14,701ft) above the sea level, located in San Rafael department of Mendoza Province, Argentina.

Puente Mal Paso is a mountain bridge located in the province of Salta in Argentina. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Located in Catamarca Province, Argentina, Cuesta de la Chilca is an astonishing piece of mountain road engineering. It climbs sharply via 27 hairpin turns tightly stacked one on top of another. It's an improbable road clinging to the edge of the cliff.

Ruta Provincial J is an amazing journey on Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego archipelago. The drive is definitely worth it. A drive not to be missed!

Located in the Tierra del Fuego Province, in Argentina, the southernmost extreme of the Americas, the bridge over the Lainez river is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Located in Tucumán Province, Argentina, Cuesta del Clavillo is an astonishing piece of mountain road engineering. It climbs sharply via 14 hairpin turns tightly stacked one on top of another. It's an improbable road clinging to the edge of the cliff.

Salar del Hombre Muerto is  a salt pan at an elevation of 4.000m (13,123ft) above the sea level, located in Catamarca, in northwestern Argentina.

Cerro Estrella is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 5.389m (17,680ft) above the sea level, located on the Chilean-Argentinian border. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Ruta 3 in Tierra del Fuego is renowned as one of the world's most spectacular drives. Stretching 395km (245 miles) through the Tierra del Fuego Province of Argentina, it is said to be the southernmost paved road on Earth.

Located in the Tierra del Fuego Province, in Argentina, the southernmost extreme of the Americas, the bridge over the San Pablo River is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Carretera a Laguna Margarita is a very scenic drive located in Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, in Argentina.

Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego is a national park located in southwestern Tierra del Fuego province, over the borderline with Chile. The pass is reached by the Ruta Nacional 3 at the southern tip of the South American continent.

Camino de Los Túneles (Road of the Tunnels) is a very exciting journey located on the geographical center of Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River. This challenging drive features 5 tunnels and several bridges.