Los Antiguos, a small town on the border of Chile and Argentina, serves as an ideal entry point for travelers driving a car or motorcycle into southern Argentine Patagonia. Here's how to make the most of this route:
Crossing the Border
Enter Argentina from Chile via the Chile Chico - Los Antiguos border crossing, known for its efficiency and scenic drive along Lago General Carrera (Lago Buenos Aires in Argentina). Ensure all necessary documents, such as vehicle permits and passports, are ready.
Arriving in Los Antiguos
Los Antiguos offers a peaceful lakeside setting, ideal for refueling, resting, and sampling local specialties like fresh cherries in season. It’s a convenient gateway for exploring Patagonia.
Continuing South into Patagonia
From Los Antiguos, take Ruta Nacional 40 to reach iconic destinations like El Chaltén, El Calafate, and Los Glaciares National Park, enjoying breathtaking landscapes of steppe, mountains, and lakes along the way.