Can I drive to Tuzgle Volcano in the Andes?
Argentina, south-america
10 km
5,224 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Deep in the Argentinian Andes, in Jujuy Province, waits the dormant Volcán Tuzgle. Wanna get up close and personal? There's a wild, unpaved mining road that'll take you most of the way to the top, peaking at a staggering 5,244 meters (17,139 feet)!
This isn't your Sunday drive, folks. It's a 10-kilometer climb from Ruta Provincial 40, gaining nearly 800 meters in elevation, so that’s an average gradient of almost 8%. The old road is rough, a relic of sulfur mining days, and your vehicle will need some decent clearance. Forget needing 4x4 all the time but hold on tight. There are definitely places where things get a little tippy. Stunning scenery abounds, but be warned: this isn't a route to tackle in the dark or when there's ice. Trust me on this one!
Road Details
- Country
- Argentina
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 10 km
- Max Elevation
- 5,224 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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