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==RN40 North toward Chos Malal/Malargue==
If you're looking for a real adventure, you might try to hitch further north on Ruta 40. Coming from down south, be aware that this 550km stretch of the Ruta 40 is the least trafficked and most remote (Tres Lagos<->Gobernador Gregores might seem crowded against it). Even in peak season, do not expect more than 20-50 cars a day taking the full route. Most of them will be packed already and not able to take more passengers. If somebody stops taking you further north, consider seriously taking a hitch, which is not even taking you to Chos Malal, as it might be hard to get back in case of desperation trying to get further north. However, if you're lucky, you will be rewarded with one of the most remote scenic highways of the world. Between Zapala and Chos Malal the road is reasonable, between Chos Malal and Malargue it gets dirt or almost non-existent. Expect serious delays after severe rainfall. Assuming most drivers would be tourists travelling the entire RN40, it might be better to travel north in late summer/autumn (when people come from the already cold south) and travel south in spring/early summer (when people are eager to arrive to South Patagonia or having an adventure on their way to Bariloche).
