Take An Unforgettable Drive to Cañon del Rio Mala
Peru, south-america
92.5 km
2,755 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventure junkies! Central Peru is calling, and it's bringing the heat with the Mala River Canyon. This isn't your Sunday drive – we're talking about a road that demands your full attention, a true test of driving mettle.
Think twisty, turny, 92.5 km of mostly gravel mayhem along Highway 1S. It's gorgeous, no doubt, but also seriously narrow and not for the faint of heart. We're talking hairpin curves and unprotected drop-offs plunging over 200 meters down into the abyss! One wrong move and… well, let's just say this road has a reputation for a reason.
You'll climb from the Mala District at sea level to the Huarochirí District at a breathtaking 2,755m. The views? Epic. The challenge? Real. The road condition? Dreadful. So, if you're up for an adrenaline-pumping ride and have nerves of steel, the Mala River Canyon awaits. Just remember to keep your eyes on the road and respect the canyon – it's a wild ride you won't soon forget!
Where is it?
Take An Unforgettable Drive to Cañon del Rio Mala is located in Peru (south-america). Coordinates: -7.7537, -75.2493
Road Details
- Country
- Peru
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 92.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,755 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -7.7537, -75.2493
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