Bike Touring, Bike Travel, Bikepacking, Cuyo Region, Cycling, Salta Argentina, Missions and Churches, Ruta 40 Argentina, NOA Region Argentina, Cafayate Argentina, Quebrada de Las Conchas Pedals and Puffins Bike Touring, Bike Travel, Bikepacking, Cuyo Region, Cycling, Salta Argentina, Missions and Churches, Ruta 40 Argentina, NOA Region Argentina, Cafayate Argentina, Quebrada de Las Conchas Pedals and Puffins

Cycling Argentina’s Route 40, Part 4: Chilecito to Salta

North of Chilecito, the landscape burst into a complex maze of ridges and high deserts. Cycling along ancient paths among the sierras, we followed Route 40 across arid valleys, over high, cold plateaus, and through narrow canyons lined with stunning rock formations. Tranquil desert camps alternated with humble, village hospedajes. Eventually we descended into greener lowlands, cycling into the historic and charming city of Salta.

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