Argentina, Jujuy
A dizzying climb from painted desert hills to a blinding white salt flat.
Length
65 km
In miles
40.4 mi
Driving time
2 hr 2 min
Atlas rating
9.4 / 10
The run
Purmamarca to Salinas Grandes, following the RN52. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Altitude above 4000 metres, take it slowly
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 10 June 2026
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