National Route 242 | |
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Ruta nacional 242 | |
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Route information | |
Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
Major junctions | |
Eastern end | Las Lajas |
Western end | Pino Hachado International Pass |
Location | |
Country | Argentina |
Highway system | |
National Route 242 (Spanish: Ruta Nacional 242) is a paved highway located in the Picunches Department in the Argentine province of Neuquén. Along its 60 km (37 mi) route, it joins National Route 40 in the vicinity of the town of Las Lajas with the Pino Hachado Pass, at 1,864 m (6,115 ft) above sea level, on the border with Chile. Until 2004, this section belonged to National Route 22. The route continues in Chile as Route CH-181.