Antenas de Entel (Jamp'aturi)
Bolivia, south-america
N/A
4,937 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure junkies, buckle up for Las Antenas de Entel in Bolivia's La Paz Department! This isn't just a road; it's a climb to the heavens, topping out at a staggering 4,937 meters (16,197 feet)! Tucked away in the Cordillera Real of the Andes, it's easily one of Bolivia's highest roads.
Picture this: a gravel track winding its way skyward, relentlessly steep. Trust me, you'll feel the burn, and not just in your legs. The air gets thin up here, and altitude sickness is a real possibility, especially since most people start feeling it below 3,000 meters. As you approach the summit, prepare for seriously short oxygen supplies. This road is not for the faint of heart, and definitely not one to attempt in bad weather. But the views? Totally worth the challenge.
Where is it?
Antenas de Entel (Jamp'aturi) is located in Bolivia (south-america). Coordinates: -15.4822, -62.8711
Road Details
- Country
- Bolivia
- Continent
- south-america
- Max Elevation
- 4,937 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -15.4822, -62.8711
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