Driving the forbidden border road to Portezuelo de Chaxas in the Andes
Portezuelo de Chaxas is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,494m (14,744ft) above sea level, located on the border of Chile and Bolivia.
Where is Portezuelo de Chaxas?
Set high in the Andes mountain range, the remote pass links the Antofagasta Region of Chile and the Potosí Department of Bolivia.
Can I drive through Portezuelo de Chaxas on the border of Chile and Bolivia?
The rough dirt road to the summit is entirely unpaved, suitable only for 4x4 vehicles. The border road is not used and closed to private vehicles due to dangerous conditions. It is mined on the Chilean side in an area of 2500 m², fenced, and marked with warning signs of danger.