Apacheta de Irpa o Cancosa Pass
Bolivia, south-america
N/A
4,010 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure-seekers, buckle up for Paso Apacheta de Irpa o Cancosa! This international mountain pass straddling the Chile-Bolivia border soars to a whopping 4,010 meters (13,156 feet) above sea level.
Forget smooth asphalt, you'll be tackling a gravel road here, and trust me, the climb is brutal. The air is thin, making every breath a challenge, and the steepness is relentless. Altitude sickness is a real concern, so listen to your body! Rain turns this track into a muddy, slippery mess, so be prepared. The border crossing is open from 8am to 6pm.
While all vehicles *can* attempt it, a high-clearance 4x4 is HIGHLY recommended. Seriously, this road is ROUGH. Attempting it in a 2WD car? Let's just say you might be shopping for a new ride soon after. But, if you're up for the challenge, the views are absolutely unreal.
Where is it?
Apacheta de Irpa o Cancosa Pass is located in Bolivia (south-america). Coordinates: -15.4114, -64.0069
Road Details
- Country
- Bolivia
- Continent
- south-america
- Max Elevation
- 4,010 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -15.4114, -64.0069
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