How to Travel the Unpaved Road to Abra de la Cruz
Argentina, south-america
17.86 km
3,757 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Let me tell you about Abra de la Cruz, a seriously stunning mountain pass tucked away in the Tilcara Department of Argentina.
We're talking Jujuy Province, way up in the north, where the views are absolutely killer. Imagine standing 3,757m (that's a whopping 12,326ft!) above sea level, gazing out over a breathtaking ravine with the charming town of Huacalera nestled below. Pure magic!
Now, the road itself is a bit of an adventure. It's all unpaved, a proper gravel road, but generally in decent shape, so most vehicles should be fine. Think winding cornice roads, narrow stretches, some pretty steep climbs, and hairpin turns galore, especially as you snake through Abra de Cortaderas.
The whole shebang is about 17.86km (or 11.1 miles) starting from Huacalera. In that short distance, you'll climb a hefty 1,121m, averaging a gradient of around 6.27%. Get ready for an unforgettable ride!
Where is it?
How to Travel the Unpaved Road to Abra de la Cruz is located in Argentina (south-america). Coordinates: -38.4109, -62.6288
Road Details
- Country
- Argentina
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 17.86 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,757 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -38.4109, -62.6288
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