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Sunrise

Sunrise at Paso de Uspallata

Watch the Andes catch the first light of day from the high pass, then warm up with a local breakfast.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 06:00

    Paso de Uspallata

    Drive up the gravel road to the pass. The view into Chile and Argentina is breath-taking early in the morning.

  2. 07:40

    Paso de Uspallata

    Arrive at the viewpoint for sunrise at 07:40. The sun rises toward the east, illuminating the peaks.

  3. 08:10

    Paso de Uspallata

    Stay for the golden light which starts about 17:15. Wait for the warm glow to hit the landscape.

Local tip

The pass road is gravel. Rent a car for 1 or 2 days from Santiago (US$30 per day fee) to get here.

Check before you go

  • Check the car rental route and availability in Santiago.
  • The pass is a detour from the tunnel; ensure your vehicle is suitable for gravel roads.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Santiago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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