What are the most spectacular roads in 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mina Pirquitas is a high mountain town at an elevation of 4.340m (14,240ft) above the sea level, located in Jujuy Province in Argentina. It’s one of the highest towns accessible by car on Earth.

Chile and Argentina share more than 5,000 miles of border, most of them drawn on the imposing peaks of the Andes. With over 40 border crossings between the two countries spread over the mountains, the most spectacular is Paso Internacional Los Libertadores, also known as Paso del Cristo Redentor.

Hotel Termas de El Sosneado is an abandoned hotel located in the Province of Mendoza, in Argentina. Locals say the hotel was supposedly a nazi hideout. The area is very remote.

Cuesta de Zapata is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.907m (6,256ft) above the sea level, located in Belén department of Catamarca Province in Argentina. It’s, undoubtedly, one of the world’s most dangerous roads.

Paso Huahum is an international mountain pass at an elevation of 625m (2,051ft) above the sea level, located in the Andes, on the border between Chile and Argentina. It’s one of the lowest passes of the southern Andes.

Paso Mamuil Malal is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.253m (4,111ft) above the sea level, located in the Andes, on the border between Chile and Argentina.

Cerro Famatina is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4.603m (15,101ft) above the sea level, located in the province of La Rioja, in northwest Argentina.

The Cabo Blanco lighthouse is Argentina's oldest surviving lighthouse. It’s located in Santa Cruz Province, within the Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve.

Refugio Alferez Portinari is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 2.520m (8,267ft) above the sea level, located in the Departamento de Tunuyán, Provincia de Mendoza, in Argentina.

Ruta Provincial 13 is one of the most spectacular tracks in the world. Located in the Andes, in the Argentinian Mendoza Province, the track is very scenic, climbing up several mountain passes and dry rivers.

Abra del Calvario is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.423m (14,511ft) above the sea level, located in the Jujuy province, in Argentina.

Paso Pino Hachado is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.887m (6,190ft) above the sea level, located on the Argentina-Chile border.

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