San Antonio de los Cobres

San Antonio de los Cobres is a high-altitude town situated at 3,775 meters above sea level in the arid Puna region. Historically, it was an important center for copper mining, which gave the town its name. Today, it is most famous as the final stop for the iconic Train to the Clouds (Tren a las Nubes). The town's architecture features simple adobe houses designed to withstand the harsh, windy, and cold climate of the Andean plateau. Visitors often take the short drive from the town to the La Polvorilla viaduct, an impressive steel railway bridge spanning a deep canyon at 4,220 meters above sea level. The local culture is deeply rooted in indigenous Andean traditions. In the small local eateries, travelers can taste regional staples such as llama meat stews, quinoa, and empanadas. The town is located along the legendary National Route 40, requiring a slow and careful drive on gravel roads from the provincial capital of Salta.

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