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Salto del Chispiadero

Salto del Chispiadero is a striking waterfall on the Río Luján, tucked inside a deep canyon carved over millions of years in the high-altitude pampa known as Mesilla del Cura, at roughly 1,300 meters above sea level.

Situated between the Quebradas del Cebollar and las Higueritas in the Sierras de San Luis, the falls drop approximately 55 meters into a gorge framed by sheer rock walls draped in dense vegetation.

Condors and vencejos circle overhead, and a second, moss-covered cascade lies about 15 minutes downstream. Reaching the waterfall requires some effort.

From La Toma, visitors take Ruta Provincial N° 2 to Las Chacras, then follow roughly 20 kilometers of dirt road to a panoramic overlook above the Río Luján.

A hiking trail descends from there — about 30 minutes on a steep slope — before the final 100-meter approach to the base of the falls. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended for the unpaved stretch, particularly during the rainy season.


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