A Steep, Challenging Road to Abra Tres Cruces
Bolivia, south-america
120 km
4,729 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure junkies, listen up! Abra Tres Cruces in Bolivia is calling your name. This isn't just any road; we're talking about a sky-high pass topping out at a whopping 4,729 meters (15,515 feet)! Seriously, you'll feel like you're on top of the world.
Located on Bolivia's western edge, this road slices right through the breathtaking Tres Cruces (or Quimsa Cruz) mountain range. Picture this: epic views that will blow your mind!
The whole shebang is about 120 km (74 miles) long, winding from Konani to Jutalla by way of Quime. The climb from Konani is smooth sailing on paved roads, nothing too crazy steep. BUT...hold on tight for the descent! Things get a little wild with unpaved sections, some seriously steep drops, and keep an eye out for potential landslides. Worth it for the views, though, right?
Where is it?
A Steep, Challenging Road to Abra Tres Cruces is located in Bolivia (south-america). Coordinates: -14.5270, -62.3101
Road Details
- Country
- Bolivia
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 120 km
- Max Elevation
- 4,729 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -14.5270, -62.3101
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