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Stage 5 - Wednesday 7 January 2009 | Neuquen > San Rafael

  • Connection 173 km
  • Special 506 km
  • Connection  84 km

Travel diary

Judith Tomaselli, a motor-sports journalist, has traveled throughout this last year through the regions visited by the Dakar. Check out the official site for here impressions and photos.

  • Lakes and rivers

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    The region of San Rafael is brimming with lakes and rivers including the Atuel, which snakes down a rocky canyon.

    Lakes and rivers

  • Dammed lakes

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    The dammed lakes are havens of peace and ideal for country holidays.

    Dammed lakes

  • Dammed lakes

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    The dammed lakes are havens of peace and ideal for country holidays.

    Dammed lakes

  • Prairies

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    Stretching as far as the eye can see, under the volcanoes and Andes Mountains, the prairies and their wavy grass in shimmering colors underpin the reputation of Argentine cattle.

    Prairies

  • Prairies

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    Stretching as far as the eye can see, under the volcanoes and Andes Mountains, the prairies and their wavy grass in shimmering colors underpin the reputation of Argentine cattle.

    Prairies

  • Prairies

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    Stretching as far as the eye can see, under the volcanoes and Andes Mountains, the prairies and their wavy grass in shimmering colors underpin the reputation of Argentine cattle.

    Prairies

  • Prairies

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    Stretching as far as the eye can see, under the volcanoes and Andes Mountains, the prairies and their wavy grass in shimmering colors underpin the reputation of Argentine cattle.

    Prairies

San Rafael

The Dakar closes in on the Andes Mountains, which will be offering a spectacular backdrop to the action. This small town paved with mosaics, is shaded by its sycamore trees and boasts several wine estates, a number of which are worth a visit.

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