Maconí
Mexico, north-america
N/A
2.4 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! If you're headed to the tiny town of Maconí in Querétaro, Mexico, get ready for a visual feast. This road trip plunges you into the heart of the Sierra Gorda mountains with views that will leave you speechless.
We're talking a serious drop, people! You'll start way up high at around 2,400 meters above sea level and wind your way down, down, down into a canyon at just 1,140 meters. Think dramatic switchbacks hugging the mountainside, with a river gurgling alongside you. The road itself is paved, but don't let that fool you – it's a twisty, turny route that demands your attention. Get ready for some breathtaking scenery!
Where is it?
Maconí is located in Mexico (north-america). Coordinates: 22.7831, -103.9866
Road Details
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2.4 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 22.7831, -103.9866
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