Stretching 201 kilometers, National Route 60 in Catamarca is a vertical world ruled by the highest volcanoes on Earth. A paradise for mountaineers and trekking enthusiasts, where the wind and sun are constant companions in a sensory journey through nature at its purest.
The stretch is known as “Land of the Six-Thousanders,” a slew of around nineteen mountain peaks all above 6,000 meters, their slopes dotted with lagoons where flamingos rest and vicuñas roam.
The circuit in northern Argentina is considered a stellar adventure for mountaineers, but planning is required. Visits to the route are available year-round, although October through April is generally recommended, as heavy rains between December and March can temporarily flood sections of the road.
Interested parties have to make it from Buenos Aires to La Rioja or Catamarca, either via plane or bus. Once there, the starting point is Fiambalá, an adobe town in Catamarca sitting at 1,500 meters above sea level.
That’s where the adventure begins.
