Driving a road to the brutally high Abra Huayta in Arequipa
Peru, south-america
98.7 km
5,323 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, buckle up for Abra Huayta! This insane mountain pass in Peru punches you right up to 5,323m (17,463ft). We're talking seriously high altitude here, one of the highest roads in the whole country.
Find this beast south of Cusco, nestled in the Arequipa Region's Chachas District. You're deep in the Chila mountains, with views for days, and the pass itself is named after the imposing Huayta mountain.
The road? Forget smooth asphalt. It's a wild, unpaved ride with hairpin turns galore. Seriously, you'll want a 4x4 for this one. And heads up: the air is thin up here! Take it easy and watch out for altitude sickness.
Clocking in at almost 99 km (61 miles) from Orcopampa to Caylloma, you'll likely have the whole road to yourself. If you're craving a truly remote and unforgettable drive, this is it. Just maybe bring a buddy – safety first!
Where is it?
Driving a road to the brutally high Abra Huayta in Arequipa is located in Peru (south-america). Coordinates: -9.8294, -76.9873
Road Details
- Country
- Peru
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 98.7 km
- Max Elevation
- 5,323 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -9.8294, -76.9873
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