How to drive the unpaved road to Yantahuain in Ancash?
Yantahuain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.223m (13,854ft) above sea level, located in the Ancash Region of Peru.
Where is Yantahuain?
The pass is located in the province of Bolognesi, in the north-western part of the country.
Is the road to Yantahuain unpaved?
The road through the pass is totally unpaved. It’s called AN-112. It’s the traditional Andean road, with narrow parts, dangerous drops, and steep parts. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.
How long is the road through Yantahuain?
Set high in the Andes-Cordillera, the road through the pass is 35km long, running north-south from Conococha to San Miguel de Corpanqui. If you’re heading south, the road continues to Rajan, from where there is a mind-blowing 2300m descent to Cañon.