Driving 25km above 4,900m on the gravel road to Peru's Abra Azuca
Abra Azuca is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.190m (17,027ft) above sea level, located in Peru in Departamento de Apurimac, on the boundary between Cusco and Apurimac regions. It's one of the highest roads in Peru.
How long is Abra Azuca?
Set high in the Wansu montain range of the Andes, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s 25.1 km (15.59 miles) long, running west-east from Abra Culipampa to the summit. The scenery is absolutely beautiful.
Is Abra Azuca difficult?
The condition of the road surface is usually good -used by mining trucks-, and the inclines are mostly mild, save for a few sections. However, it's critical to ensure proper acclimatization before attempting this climb. It's said to be one of the highest road passes in South America.
Pic: jesus escobar machaca