Sandboarding is an exciting activity that, as some photographs about this sport show, offers an exceptional combination of adrenaline and nature, making it a excellent option for lovers of extreme adventures who are looking for something different, such as, in this case, sliding down sand dunes.
Unlike snowboarding, which uses snow instead of sand and is usually practiced on snowy mountains, or surfing, which is done in water on waves, Sandboarding is presented as a popular sporting activity in desert and coastal regions with the presence of large sand dunes.
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It is important to keep in mind that, to practice this sport, It is advisable to use protective equipment such as helmets and knee pads and, as a minor fact, Also be careful with the choice of dune. If you are practicing this activity for the first time, experts advise avoiding dunes that may have obstacles or be too steep.
These are the three best destinations in Argentina to explore the sand with pure adrenaline.
Tatón Dunes
The Tatón dunes, or also known as Medanitos dunes, are a desert area in the vicinity of Tatónthe town in the province of Catamarca to which this natural attraction brimming with large dunes and dunes owes its name.
Located north of Fiambalá, also very close to the town of Saujil, it is possible to find 90-meter dunes with a 25-degree slope, ideal for putting your body into one of the best sandboarding experiences of your life. The most notable in the area is the Federico Kirbus dune, considered the highest in the world: it is 1,234 meters high and 2,845 meters above sea level.
This destination is also ideal for photographic safaris and ATV or 4×4 expeditions. Although you can visit all year round, it is important to keep in mind that the hottest season is between the months of December and March.
Cafayate Dunes
Among the different dune fields that make their way in the province of Salta, those located in the vicinity of Cafayate are an unmissable tourist and scenic attraction: In addition to offering a possibility of sandboarding adventure in Argentina, they allow you to combine the experience with other tourist activities around such as hiking and wine tourism.
For those who want to experience this sport, which must be done with special boards -similar to snowboarding-, a good start to try are the Cafayate Dunes, with dunes that reach between 25 to 30 meters high.
With optimal conditions to be visited throughout the year, This “sea” of sand is located just 8 km from the center on RN 68. that connects the city of Salta with Cafayate.
Cerro Huancar de Abra Pampa
It is one of the most sought after places by sandboard lovers.. Cerro Huancar de Abra Pampa, at 3,500 meters above sea level and with a height of 250 meters, is a giant dune accompanied by hills with little vegetation and villages of llamas and pink flamingos that rises in the immensity of the Puna.
Although this is a recommended destination as long as you know its attractions and also try the sport, Due to the height and immensity of its dunes compared to others, the dunes here are advisable only for people with experience and skill in this sport.
The access is 6 km south of the town of Abra Pampa (the head city of the department of Chochinoca, 205 km away from San Salvador de Jujuy) on RN 9 and it is possible to visit it throughout the year.
