Tourism in the province has one of the best views of the Andes Mountains thanks to its viewing points from 4,550 meters above sea level.
He Balcony of the Pissis is a place where some of the most privileged views of the Andes Mountains are found. This attraction of the tourism of Catamarca offers a beautiful experience only for the most adventurous. Its journey includes a seven-hour trip along a road with peaks of up to 4,550 meters above sea level.
This excursion rewards tourists with impressive views that mix brown, black and yellow tones of the mountains along with some of its green meadowsThe authorities recommend taking this tour with a qualified guide because it includes a 155-kilometer trail with difficult sections through mountainous terrain and gravel roads.
What activities can I do in Balcón del Pissis?
In addition to the magic of the heights, its views and the endless anecdotes that form along the way, you can see other points of interest near the Balcón del Pissis. One of them is the Celestial LagoonIt is a body of water that impresses with its intense color.
These heights are ideal for trekking.with the appropriate accompaniment and equipment. Tourism agencies remind that at these altitudes low temperatures remain throughout the year. But also You can walk around and see the Black Lagoon balconywhich forms white pigments that contrast in the landscape with the green lagoon at the end of it.
On these routes you can also see other sections of the mountain ranges in the distance. These are the Tres Cruces, Monte Pissis and Olmedo hills. In addition, you can spot vicuñas, guanacos, condors and even suris. All in all, everything around Balcón de Pissis forms a beautiful and unique landscape.
How to get to Balcón del Pissis
To make this excursion you can choose to hire a combo that includes the guide and the transfer in 4×4 trucks. Otherwise you can choose to hire only the guide and you can do it without having a vehicle with these characteristics, the only requirement is that it be tall. The journey will connect the routesNational roads 60 and 55 for 155 kilometers from Fiambala.
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