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Leg 4 · Patagonia → Ushuaia, the end of the road

Argentina

The finish. Down the spine of Patagonia — glaciers, wind, and empty road — to Ushuaia, billed as the world’s southernmost city.

What to see

5 stops we’re not missing

  1. 01

    El Chaltén & Mount Fitz Roy

    Argentina’s trekking capital beneath the jagged Fitz Roy massif — the silhouette on the journey’s end.

  2. 02

    Perito Moreno Glacier

    A vast advancing glacier near El Calafate that calves house-sized ice into the lake.

  3. 03

    Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego

    Billed as the southernmost city on Earth, and the literal end of the road — the finish line.

  4. 04

    Ruta 40

    The legendary 5,000 km highway running the length of the Andes down to Patagonia.

  5. 05

    Mendoza

    High-altitude Malbec wine country beneath Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas.

! What to watch for

  • Enormous distances with sparse fuel in Patagonia — and occasional shortages
  • Relentless Patagonian wind
  • Long ripio (gravel) stretches

⛽ Diesel & DEF

ULSD ("Infinia") in cities, but rural Patagonian stations can run dry — top up at every chance. AdBlue is in larger stations.

🛂 Borders & permits

Be sure you’re the named driver on the vehicle paperwork, or customs can seize the rig on exit. Carry extra fuel in the far south.

Sources & further reading

Safety notes link to the live official travel advisory — always check it before you go.