Cristo Redentor de los Andes
A steep, bumpy ascent off of Ruta 7 leads to a stunning view of the Andes and a large statue of Christ that was erected to mark the end of the war between Chile and Argentina. Made from melted weaponry when peace was declared in 1902, it’s poised right on the border at an altitude of 4,206 meters (13,800 feet). At the top there's a food truck serving coffee and local sweet bites. The gravel path is not for the faint-hearted, but can just about be done in a hired car; the drive up from the road takes half an hour. Bring a jacket!
