Through the Argentine Pampas

After crossing the Rio Negro and starting to drive across the green plains towards San Antonio de Areco, after a few hours of driving without seeing any particular change in scenery, only the green interrupted by the ocher spots of the Argentine Pampas, I began to feel the colossal size of the South American continent. Although at first glance very monotonous, the landscape is dotted with motifs that interupt the monotony of the long journey: there are herds of thousands of cattle together, the wealth of fauna is obvious and having to overtake heavy trucks is a frequent maneuver. Sometimes I had to brake in order to avoid killing a huge rat (so big that he could eat a cat!) . On top of that, the numerous potholes, from modest in size to real hazards to the vehicle's axles, broke up the monotony of the ride while keeping my senses awake.

In San Antonio de Areco we spent one night. The next day we drove a long way to Carhue, where we stayed for two days. Near Carhue we visited Lago Epecuen, a former famous resort that was completely destroyed in 1985 by a flood caused by a dam system failure. The remains of the town of Lago Epecuen have resurfaced after being covered by very salty (and corrosive!) thermal water for more than twenty years and are now open to visitors. The remains of the much-loved tourist resort have a post-apocalyptic feel. It's the kind of place you visit not to see the ruins, but to feel the special vibe of the location and the scale of the tragedy.

The itineray can be seen below:
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