Cuesta de Lipan
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Gustavo M
3 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We went with my girlfriend, the week of 05/20/2024 to 05/25/2024, to get to know Jujuy, and to climb the Lipan slope by bike, a wonderful experience with the landscapes and respect for the cyclists, the drivers in the route so narrow. We didn't have time to visit such a beautiful province, but there is a saying, we always return to Jujuy and soon we will be there. Everything is spectacular.

Written June 2, 2024
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RogCastro
Salesopolis, SP1,443 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
A beautiful region with a landscape that will take your breath away - literally. If you go to Salinas Grandes, you will have to go through this road. Despite the altitude, it is a place that you can go to with ease, as it does not require significant physical effort (after all, you are going by car or bus). Bring and drink enough fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated, but be careful as there are no stopping places, much less toilets. Also don't forget sunscreen and a coat, as the weather is very unstable and changes suddenly. Stop, enjoy the landscape, as it is a unique place.

Written September 16, 2023
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Monfra
6 contributions
Aug 2023
The view going up the mountain is unbelievable. Take water and food as there are practically no kioscos in the region. Beware of altitude sickness as the highest point is around 4 thousand meters. The road is in good condition.

Written August 24, 2023
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Sydney, Australia390 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
We used Uma Travel in Salta for our long but very well worth day out. We were picked up at 7.30am in a 4 wheel drive with an excellent driver called Gonzales (Turk) and followed the track used by the Train to the Clouds which at the time of our visit was not running. This road lead us along a valley under one of the train viaducts and through a very stark but fascinating valley where cacti were prolific. On through Tastil where each year there is an ostrich festival and there are some ruins which we did not have time to see. Lunch was taken at a small cafe in San Antonio de la Cobres. A lot of the road during our trip was unsealed and uneven but our driver was excellent and we stopped to take photos of wild donkeys, llamas, ostriches and deer. On to Salinas Grandes, the enormous salt flats 32kms long and 9kms wide - this was well worth a visit but make sure you have sunglasses as it is very glarey. We drove on and the road climbed to the Abra de Potrerillos pass at a height of 4,170 metres. We stopped again at the top of the Unesco listed valley, the Cuesta de Lipan gorge which was just so vast and amazing and looking down we marvelled at the winding road of over 30 bends and hairpins and the incredible engineering feat to build it. We were not long at that altitude before we began the steep descent and we were glad of an experienced driver. It took 32kms for the road to descend 2,000 metres and we finally reached Purmamarca a small town notable for being in the midst of many coloured rocks - a bit like an artist's palate. Then it was back to Salta at 8.30pm having driven 520kms.
It was a long day but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
It was a long day but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Written June 13, 2013
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Juanito_Hayburg
El Paso, TX3,698 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Nearly two months ago, Tour Connections Lagunas de AtacamaCHILE guide NADIA alerted me to the third (Salar de UyuniBolivia & AtacamaCHILE are the other two) great salt basin Salinas GrandeARGENTINA, which became an obvious completion factor for my bucket list during my Tierra del Fuego odyssey, 14JAN-07APR2020. Overnighting at the fabulous La Reliquia in perfect PurmamarcaARGENTINA was essential to enjoying/learning about this critical climate. At the corner of Libertad & Rivadavia is where I submitted my name to the collectivo organizer, where I obtained a great seat (as a slightly mobility disabled person) for a perfect view of the winding switchback-filled route. We had a short break at an excellent viewpoint. I am SO GLAD this was exceptionally well-organized, the driver so skilled, and AMS didn’t affect me too much! It certainly gets my hearty “iWheel of Approval!” I encourage EVERYBODY to leave the driving to them so you can enjoy this amazing road as you visit the superb Salinas Grande-Purmamarca connection!
Written March 6, 2020
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RoxLima
Lima, Peru525 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
You will have to pass through this, it is a zigzag route that goes to the top of the mountain and later down. Be careful with the altitude if you are planning to drive. I took a car from the town that drove me to the Salinas and bring me back.
Written October 20, 2019
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Maree R
Christchurch, New Zealand1,322 contributions
Sep 2019
This is so stunning, I enjoyed this route to the salt flats more than the flats themselves. It is a decent climb with plenty of switchbacks and we did see a large overturned truck on a bend. There are a couple of great lookouts so do stop and admire the scenery.
Written September 13, 2019
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Jupiter81
Rome, Italy513 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Going to the Great Salt place you pass this. Beautiful views and attractive landscape. Take care of the high altitude and enjoy it.
Written May 9, 2019
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OneAddictedTraveler
Lake Elmo, MN4,107 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
This magnificent drive rises in hairpin turns to 4179 feet at the pass. The views are outstanding. The colorful rocks and the twisted layers tell the story of the past eras.
Beware of very heavy truck traffic headed for Paraguay and Chile.
Beware of very heavy truck traffic headed for Paraguay and Chile.
Written February 5, 2019
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joopb
Leidschendam, The Netherlands816 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Again, hire a car and drive to zlas Salinas Grandes and visit all those beautifill gems that you will pass.
Written December 25, 2018
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Enrique G
Province of Corrientes, Argentina
hola, quisiera saber sobre el estado de la ruta 52 desde purmamarca a Susques y en particular sobre la cuesta de Lipan y si ofrece mucha dificultad el camino. Gracias
Written April 21, 2022
El camino es hermosisimo, sigzagueante, está mantenido. Es imperdible. Tengo claro que es buen camino hasta salinas. Buen viaje!
Written April 23, 2022
Hola, Nahuel:
Te consulto, ya que escribiste sobre un tema que es el que estoy averiguando.
Voy en un Onix motor 1.4 pero cargado, cinco personas. ¿Cómo lo ves para la cuesta de Lipán?
Queda abierta la pregunta para todos los que me puedan dar una mano con esta duda.
¡Muchas gracias!
Written November 29, 2021
Si la camioneta funciona bien no creo que tengas problemas, está prácticamente toda asfaltada, salvo tramos muy pequeños
Written July 30, 2019
Hola! Alguien hizo esta ruta hermosa en invierno? Hay alguna recomendación especial para ir manejando en auto?
Written June 18, 2019
El camino es hermoso. Lleno de colores increíbles., cerros, curvas. La recomendacion es que lo hagas con paciencia, disfrutando el paisaje y sin apuros. Tené en cuenta que es todo es subida y el punto más alto está a 4700 metros (ahí tenes un monolito con la altura del lugar y un hermoso mirador para sacar fotos). Muchos autos se apunan por la altura, igual que nosotros. Lo mejor es ir despacio. Que lo disfrutes. Saludos
Written June 22, 2019
Hola. La ruta es MUY complicada?? o yendo despacio y con cuidado se va bien??
Written February 21, 2019
Cuánto se tarda en hacer el ascenso en bici hasta la cuesta del lipan y el monolito?
Written May 18, 2018
Quisiera saber si el camino entre Purmamarca Y Las salinas grandes se puede hacer con un auto alquilado o el acceso a las salinas es complejo y es mejor hacerlo con una excursión.
Written February 23, 2018
El camino a las salinas si bien es sinuoso es asfaltado y su estado excelente. Se puede hacer perfectamente con auto alquilado
Written March 21, 2018
Hola, fuiste desde Purmamarca hacia salinas como paseo?o en auto propio??me han comentado que hay taxis o autos en la plaza que realiza ésa excursione, alguien tiene más inforamción al respecto??muchas gracias
Written August 20, 2016
Salinas Grandes desde Purmamarca ,es un paseo imperdible que vale la pena . Es una ruta de asfalto ancha y en muy buen estado . El camino no ofrece mas dificultad que la atención en la conducción de montaña y en vehículo estandard en buen estado , sea personal o alquilado. En el punto mas alto de esta carretera a 4.170 mts. paraje denominado Cuesta del Águila en el Abra de Potrerillos de la Cuesta de Lipán Ruta 52, que desemboca en las Salinas camino al Paso de Jama hacia Chile. He presenciado el rescate y auxilio de un camión tanque de gas Propano volcado cerca del precipicio y en una curva cerrada (dicen que hay 300 curvas). Otro camión tanque pudo transvasar y extraer la peligrosa carga de gas. Pese a este incidente no hubo obstrucción al paso de nuestra camioneta. El Salar es una inmensa planicie blanca y fantasmagórica de la Puna . Es como caminar por el techo de América . El cielo si no está nublado es profundamente azul y si hay nubes están muy cerca. Hay que llevar anteojos oscuros de sol por la cegadora radiación. Es un lugar fantástico para sacar fotografías y filmaciones de aficionados. Se ofrecen ventas accesibles de recuerdos y artesanías talladas en piedras de la zona. En purmamarca se pueden contratar vehiculos o remises particulares para realizar la excursión en unas tres a cuatro horas con tranquilidad.
Written April 30, 2018
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