Village de Las Papas. | Informal Campsite

January 19th, 2023 by rtwriders

Beautiful place with a parilla under some willows. There's a fresh water tap and the locals where very friendly. We had a dinner at a place nearby. It was good, but not that cheap. 1500ARG (~4€ that time) for Milanesa + rice. However, one has to remember, that the ingredients have to be transported to that place first.

December 13th, 2021 by info

sind von Fiambala über Las Pappas und Piedra Pomez bis Antofagasta gefahren mit einem Landcruiser HZJ75. Die Piste bis Las Pappas war mit wenig Wasser gut befahrbar, nach Las Pappas ist ein sehr steiler schmaler Anstieg mit engen Serpentinen bis auf ca. 3600 m. Die Weichsandpassagen waren mit Luft ablassen problemlos und sind nach unserer Einschätzung leichter von Süden aus zu fahren. Orientierung war nie ein Problem, es kann natürlich nach Regenfällen komplett anders aussehen. Die RP 43 bis Antofagasta ist geteert.

November 29th, 2021 by lucatombolini.net

If you re looking for an hospedaje and dinner at Las Papas you can contact Cynthia at +54 9 3837 41 3639

December 7th, 2019 by SteefGees

Not stayed at this place (shady, level spot, right in town, next to the bbq's), but there is a tap where you can fill up.

October 30th, 2018 by lipp.spam

If you're heading north towards Piedras Pomez, the drive is quite beautiful. High clearance is mandatory, 4x4 highly recommended as there are some soft patches of sand. Depending on the conditions, time of the year and vehicle/skill of driver, it could be possible without a 4x4.

If you're heading south towards Fiambalá, you are driving in a dry river bed. Judging from the other comments, the conditions seem to differ a lot. Another overlander who recommended this track to us said it took him two days in a Defender because the riverbed was so incredibly rough. When we drove it, it seemed like it had just been maintained (30.10.2018) and it took us less than 3 hours to get to Fiambalá from this point. It was one of the most beautiful/easy off-road driving, that we had done in South America so far with lots of knee deep river crossings that should not pose any problems to a regular 4x4. If you should be there anytime soon and given the conditions don't change, we can highly recommend this track.
NOTE: Check the conditions before you attempt this track, especially if it is raining. It was clearly visible that this river can carry a lot more water and then it would be an absolute nightmare to drive.

March 27th, 2018 by p.janu

This is real Offroad. We drive from Fiambala to north. It is an amazing trip. We have so much fun with the Unimog. The best road what we drive in south america.

February 13th, 2018 by rincewind72

Most of the road to Las Papas has been washed away. Only experienced 4x4 drivers should attempt the trip. Often times you must drive through the river and rough gravel. We have a Defender with 4" kit and needed about 6h for 30km. If you like to test your vehicle and driving skills, this is the "road" to do it.

February 17th, 2017 by oukilay.com

bivouac au village de Las Papas, sous le saule. table de pique-nique et eau pour le tank disponible. wifi à l'ecole ( non testé) . altitude 2700m. Nous avons pris la route depuis Fiambala et la piste est difficile depuis le kilomètre 65 ( au nord de Palo Blanco) . 4x4 obligatoire. 94 km en 3h40. La route est superbe tout le long du Rio que l'on traverse plusieurs fois. Bien se renseigner au poste de gendarmerie de Fiambala pour connaître l'état de la piste.

bivouac at village of las Papas, under the willow. picnic table and water for the tank available. wifi to the school (no tested). altitude 2700m. we taken the road since fiambala and the track is difficult since the kilometre 65 (at north of palo blanco). 4x4 mandatory. 94 km in 3h40. the road is superb all the long of rio that one crosses several times. well inquire at post of gendarmerie of fiambala for know the state of the track.