The southernmost section of Ruta Nacional 40 — Argentina's legendary highway running the length of the country along the Andes. This Patagonian stretch crosses windswept steppe, glacial lakes, and the end of the world.

本导览的站点（15）

1. 1
   巴里洛切——市民中心 这座被誉为"南美瑞士"的小城坐落在纳韦尔瓦皮湖畔。主街两旁排列着巧克力店,身后是卡特德拉尔山滑雪胜地。
2. 2
   Villa La Angostura A lakeside village surrounded by arrayanes — the myrtle forest with cinnamon-colored bark that inspired the Bambi forest. The Road of the Seven Lakes continues south from here.
3. 3
   San Martin de los Andes A charming ski town on Lake Lacar. The surrounding Lanin National Park is crowned by the perfect volcanic cone of Volcan Lanin at 3,776 meters.
4. 4
   Junin de los Andes The trout fishing capital of Argentina. The Chimehuin River yields trophy-size brown and rainbow trout that attract fly fishermen from around the world.
5. 5
   Ruta 40 — Patagonian Steppe The road enters the vast Patagonian steppe — a windswept tableland stretching to the Atlantic. Guanacos, rheas, and Patagonian hares scatter across the tawny grasslands. Fuel distances become extreme.
6. 6
   Perito Moreno Town Not to be confused with the glacier of the same name. This small town is a crucial fuel and supply stop in the vast emptiness of central Patagonia. Distances between services can exceed 300 kilometers.
7. 7
   Cueva de las Manos The Cave of the Hands — 9,000-year-old stenciled handprints in ochre, red, and black cover the cave walls. UNESCO World Heritage. These are among the oldest known art works in South America.
8. 8
   Bajo Caracoles Possibly the most remote fuel stop on Ruta 40. The tiny settlement has a single gas pump and a basic store. Fill your tank and carry extra fuel — the next services are far ahead.
9. 9
   Gobernador Gregores A windswept town on the Chico River. The Patagonian wind here is relentless — gusts can exceed 100 km/h. Keep both hands on the wheel and watch for crosswind gusts on exposed sections.
10. 10
    Tres Lagos Named for the three lakes visible from the surrounding hills. The road begins its approach to the glacial zone. Mount Fitz Roy and the Patagonian Ice Field grow on the western horizon.
11. 11
    El Chalten — Mount Fitz Roy Argentina's trekking capital sits beneath the granite spires of Monte Fitz Roy. The Patagonia clothing company took its logo from this mountain. The dawn light on Fitz Roy is one of the great mountain views.
12. 12
    El Calafate — Lake Argentino The gateway to Perito Moreno Glacier. The town sits on the shore of Lake Argentino, the largest lake in Argentina. Calafate berries — the local fruit — are said to guarantee your return.
13. 13
    佩里托莫雷诺冰川 地球上少数几座仍在推进的冰川之一——占地250平方公里的冰河,以雷鸣般的巨响向阿根廷湖崩落出房屋大小的冰块。观景平台距离冰壁仅400米。
14. 14
    里奥图尔维奥 阿根廷靠近智利边境的煤矿小镇。窄轨铁路——拉马尔铁路线——曾经运煤,现在提供穿越巴塔哥尼亚草原最后一段的观光旅程。
15. 15
    乌斯怀亚——世界尽头 世界最南端的城市。比格尔海峡将火地岛与向南延伸至南极的岛屿分隔开来。40号公路已将你从湖区带到了天涯海角。

导览内容仅供娱乐和一般信息参考。请独立核实实际细节。不能替代官方指导。