How to drive the cracked road to Abra Negro Bueno in the central highlands?
Peru, south-america
118 km
4,648 m
easy
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, buckle up for Abra Negro Bueno! This high-altitude Peruvian pass punches you right into the heart of the Andes at a whopping 4,648m (15,249ft).
You'll find it east of Lima, straddling the Junín and Lima regions. Think seriously mountainous, seriously stunning Peru.
The road (part of Carretera 24), connecting Huancayo to Tinco for 118km (73 miles), is paved, but let's be real – it's a bumpy ride! Expect cracks, potholes, and hairpin turns galore. Seriously, skip it at night. Those potholes are suspension-eaters and tire-poppers.
But hey, the views! You'll crest several seriously elevated passes, so get ready for a challenging but unforgettable drive.
Where is it?
How to drive the cracked road to Abra Negro Bueno in the central highlands? is located in Peru (south-america). Coordinates: -8.5867, -76.6296
Road Details
- Country
- Peru
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 118 km
- Max Elevation
- 4,648 m
- Difficulty
- easy
- Coordinates
- -8.5867, -76.6296
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