Ruta Provincial 89
Argentina, south-america
55.3 km
2.312 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure seekers, listen up! If you're cruising around the Cuyo region of Argentina, specifically Mendoza province, you HAVE to check out Ruta Provincial 89.
This isn't your average highway cruise. We're talking a 55.3km stretch of pure, unadulterated gravel road goodness linking Potrerillos and Villa Bastia. And trust me, it's STEEP! You'll climb to a whopping 2,312 meters above sea level!
Keep your eyes peeled—this road demands respect! It’s a proper mountain road with all the thrills (and spills, if you’re not careful) that come with it.
Oh, and did I mention you'll pass right by the Vallecitos ski resort? Epic views are pretty much guaranteed. Get ready for some serious photo ops!
Where is it?
Ruta Provincial 89 is located in Argentina (south-america). Coordinates: -39.8766, -58.6408
Road Details
- Country
- Argentina
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 55.3 km
- Max Elevation
- 2.312 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -39.8766, -58.6408
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