Unduavi Tunnel
Bolivia, south-america
N/A
3,402 m
moderate
Year-round
Alright, adventure seekers, buckle up for the Tunel de Unduavi! This beast of a tunnel sits way up high in the Bolivian Andes, at a lung-busting 11,161 feet. You'll find it in the La Paz Department, smack-dab in the Cordillera Real.
Seriously, this is one of the highest tunnels on the planet! It's not super long—only about 280 meters—but it's unlit, so get ready for a brief dive into darkness. You'll find it right on Ruta 3, and the good news is, the road is paved. The not-so-good news? Be prepared to share the road with plenty of big rigs. Get ready for an unforgettable drive!
Where is it?
Unduavi Tunnel is located in Bolivia (south-america). Coordinates: -17.5387, -63.3213
Road Details
- Country
- Bolivia
- Continent
- south-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,402 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- -17.5387, -63.3213
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