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Viral Clip Shows Catamaran Hauled Across Ruta 40 in Escorted Transfer Near El Chaltén

Officials authorized the escorted overland move to position the vessel for Lago Viedma tourism.

Se trató de la embarcación llamada “ALM”, que prestó servicio durante décadas en el Lago Argentino.
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El catamarán ALM que una familia se cruzó en la ruta 40.
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Overview

  • The video, filmed by journalist Pablo Manuel near El Chaltén, shows the load occupying both lanes as oncoming cars pull onto the shoulder and has drawn more than 11 million views on TikTok.
  • Vialidad Provincial’s Control de Cargas supervised the operation with lead and trail escorts, and reporters noted the passage was completed without incidents.
  • The vessel is the 248-passenger catamaran ALM, owned by Solo Patagonia, redeployed after work at Punta Bandera.
  • The route ran from Puerto Punta Bandera along Ruta 11 and Ruta 40 to Bahía Túnel on Lago Viedma, with planned urban maneuvers in El Calafate.
  • Local providers coordinated temporary power cuts to clear overhead lines, and the boat is set to serve Lago Viedma excursions in the coming season.