Overview
- The influx of walkers, cyclists and groups with misachicos increased through Thursday, with authorities expecting the largest columns to arrive between Friday and Saturday.
- National Route 38 remains the primary corridor, with contingents advancing from Tucumán towns such as Aguilares and Concepción and from Santiago del Estero, prompting calls for drivers to slow near marching groups.
- After gaps noted earlier in the week, institutional aid posts returned to key points including the Cuesta del Portezuelo, where Defensa Civil and health teams provide hydration, basic checks and accompaniment, with additional posts due to open.
- Community-run puestos in Paclín, Valle Viejo and at the entrances to the capital continue supplying water, fruit, food and rest areas that complement official operations.
- Forecasts warn of temperatures near 40°C and the chance of isolated downpours; some pilgrims reported heavy rain but remained in good condition, and the celebration is set to culminate with the procession on December 8.