South America 2019-2023
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From Hualfín to Andalgalá

June 9, 2022  —  Argentina

Hualfín

Hualfín - Argentina

One of the attractions of the region is los Termas de Hualfín. It is a very basic place surrounded by fantastic scenery.

On the site, it is possible to take a nice bath in a small interior pool where the water coming from a natural source is at about 36° Celsius. Between each customer, the pool is emptied and cleaned and then we are allowed a 20-minute timeframe. However, at the end of the day when there is no more customers, it is possible to stay for longer. I spent more than one hour splashing around in my private bath.

Hualfín - Argentina
Hualfín - Argentina
Hualfín - Argentina
Hualfín - Argentina
Hualfín - Argentina
Hualfín - Argentina
Camping inside a building still in construction.
Hualfín - Argentina
Hualfín - Argentina
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Cactus Desert

Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina

After visiting Hualfín, I drove on Road 40 in the direction of Santa María. Just before reaching Punta de Balasto, I left Ruta 40 behind, and I headed toward Andalgalá crossing a cactus desert and the Cuesta de Capillitas.

The path through the cacti was bad and bumpy, but very nice. I didn't meet anybody on the first 50 kilometres of the road.

Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
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Cuesta de Capillitas

Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
The city of Andalgalá far away.
Road from Punta de Balasto to Andalgalá - Argentina
The city of Andalgalá far away.