Road LI-117
Peru, south-america
109 km
370 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, buckle up for Carretera LI-117 in the Lima Region of Peru! This isn't your Sunday drive. We're talking a 109km rollercoaster that climbs from the village of Cieneguilla (a comfy 370m above sea level) all the way up to Huarochiri, perched at a cool 3,151m.
Picture this: hairpin turns galore, mostly unpaved roads (with a few asphalt surprises), and sections so narrow that passing another car is a no-go. Oh, and did I mention the sheer drop-offs? We're talking hundreds of meters with absolutely zero guardrails. Keep your eyes on the road, people!
This baby tops out at a lung-busting 3,932m (12,900ft) in the Andes. If you're prone to altitude sickness or have any heart issues, maybe sit this one out. The air gets thin up here—seriously thin. Expect your engine to struggle and your body to feel it too. The summit has about 40% less oxygen than sea level! Just getting around feels like a workout. It’s beautiful, rugged, and definitely not for the faint of heart!
Where is it?
Road LI-117 is located in Peru (south-america). Coordinates: -8.4972, -76.6564
Road Details
- Country
- Peru
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 109 km
- Max Elevation
- 370 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -8.4972, -76.6564
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