Camino al Sol de la Mañana: a challenging track to Cerro Sanabria
Bolivia, south-america
48.6 km
4.1 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're deep in the Bolivian Andes, in the surreal Eduardo Abaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve. You're about to tackle Cerro Sanabria, a mountain pass that tops out at a staggering 15,892 feet!
Forget pavement, this is a 30-mile dirt track called Camino al Sol de la Mañana, and you'll need a 4x4 to even think about attempting it. The entire route stays above 13,000 feet, so that thin mountain air will definitely get your attention. You'll be winding your way from the stunning Laguna Colorada to the tiny village of Quetena Chico. This isn't just a drive; it's an adventure!
Where is it?
Camino al Sol de la Mañana: a challenging track to Cerro Sanabria is located in Bolivia (south-america). Coordinates: -15.7638, -63.0388
Road Details
- Country
- Bolivia
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 48.6 km
- Max Elevation
- 4.1 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- -15.7638, -63.0388
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