The dangerous road to Caranavi is not for the faint of heart
Bolivia, south-america
61.7 km
N/A
extreme
Year-round
Okay, thrill-seekers, listen up! Deep in the Bolivian Yungas, near the infamous Death Road, lies the road to Caranavi, and let me tell you, it's an adventure! Picture this: a mostly dirt track clinging to the mountainside, barely wide enough for one vehicle, with a raging river on one side and sheer drops on the other.
This isn’t a Sunday drive. We're talking serious pucker-factor here. Expect heavy traffic, blind corners, and a road that laughs in the face of rain. One wrong move and… well, let's just say you don't want to find out.
Stretching for about 62 kilometers (38 miles) from Coroico to Caranavi, this section of Ruta Nacional 3 is a wild ride through breathtaking (and slightly terrifying) scenery. Mountains, cliffs, and precipices abound. Just keep your eyes on the road, because you definitely don’t want to miss the next turn!
Where is it?
The dangerous road to Caranavi is not for the faint of heart is located in Bolivia (south-america). Coordinates: -16.4884, -63.5726
Road Details
- Country
- Bolivia
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 61.7 km
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -16.4884, -63.5726
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