La Ruta Del Diablo 'link'

I walked faster.

To understand the legend, you must first understand the terrain. is not a flat, straight highway. It is a winding, narrow ribbon of asphalt that clings to the edge of vertical cliffs. Situated at more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) above sea level, the road is perpetually shrouded in niebla (fog) and llovizna (drizzle). La Ruta del Diablo

The area features massive volcanic craters like El Elegante . I walked faster

I spoke with Carlos Mendez, a truck driver who has traversed for 20 years. He refuses to drive it after 6:00 PM. It is a winding, narrow ribbon of asphalt

Every local from Tucumán knows the story of the "Curva de la Muerte" (Curve of Death). According to folklore, on every full moon, a phantom truck appears on . The truck drives without headlights, barreling towards unsuspecting motorists. Witnesses claim that if you flash your lights at it, it vanishes just before impact—only for you to realize that the phantom was a distraction, and your wheels are already heading over the cliff.