Sandboarding on the Saujil dunes
In the north of Argentina, a world with white dunes over 2,000 meters high is waiting for you.
Geographic location: Province of Catamarca, north of Argentina.
How to get there: Saujil is a small town in the area near Fiambalá. You can reach this town from San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, the provincial capital, via Ruta Nacional 60 (324 km).
Altitude: 2,700 meters above sea level (average height).
Climate: dry, with a wide temperature range.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Sandboarding gear. Warm clothes and a windbreaker.
Tips: Bring water and sunscreen for this activity.
Did you know that the best dunes in the province of Catamarca are in the Tinogasta department? Here you’ll find a paradise to enjoy sandboarding: the Saujil dunes, which emerge amid the hills and shift their shape depending on the strength and direction of the wind. Every time you come, you’ll find a different landscape. Travel around and prepare your sandboard.
Do you like this extreme sport? Dare take this challenge under the sun of the Andes mountains. In a perfect scenario for adventure, climb up a giant dune to the top, hurl yourself downhill, and let adrenaline carry you away. Feel your board flowing on the soft sand. Your heart beats strong in the silence of the white mountain. Live this experience in the North region of Argentina.