Where Can You Find the America’s Lowest Point?
Argentina, south-america
125 km
105 m
hard
Year-round
Ever dreamed of touching the absolute bottom? I'm talking about the lowest point in all of the Americas! Head to the wilds of eastern Santa Cruz province, Argentina, and seek out the Gran Bajo de San Julián.
This spot clocks in at a staggering -105 meters (-345 feet) below sea level! Forget Death Valley; this is where it's at for extreme low-lying exploration!
Getting there is half the adventure. The landscape is straight out of a desert movie: arid, salty soil, and tough vegetation clinging to life. Expect dramatic temperature swings between day and night! It's remote, rugged, and definitely not on the typical tourist trail, which adds to its allure.
The good news? You can drive there! Ruta Nacional 3 is paved and stretches about 125 km (77 miles) from Puerto San Julián (Port St. Julian) to Comandante Luis Piedrabuena. So, pack your bags, fill up your gas tank, and get ready for a surreal drive to the bottom of the Americas!
Road Details
- Country
- Argentina
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 125 km
- Max Elevation
- 105 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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