Camino a Ozolotepec
Mexico, north-america
N/A
2,530 m
hard
Year-round
This backroad adventure in Oaxaca is not for the faint of heart, but the views? Totally worth it (maybe!). Starting near El Pacifico at a lofty 2530 meters, you'll climb even higher to 3030 meters before diving into a wild ride connecting Santo Domingo Ozolotepec (2330m), San Juan Ozolotepec (2100m), and San Francisco Ozolotepec (1990m).
The stretch between Santo Domingo and San Juan? Edge-of-your-seat stuff. Think super-narrow roads clinging to the canyon rim, barely wide enough for one vehicle. And hold on tight for those steep switchbacks near San Francisco as you plunge to the canyon floor. The road bottoms out at 1350 meters where it abruptly ends in a river. Word on the street is they’re trying to extend it towards San Felipe Lachilo (960m) and eventually the coast.
Even cruising through the towns isn’t exactly smooth sailing. The roads are still rough, and you've got to watch out for pedestrians and potential brake failures on trucks. Plus, the area is prone to earthquakes, so landslides, falling rocks, and even fissures in the ground are real possibilities. Oh, and did I mention you’ll be driving near Cerro Nube Flan, Oaxaca's highest peak at 3750 meters? Access to that beast is from Santiago Lapaguia. This route is an unforgettable, if slightly terrifying, experience.
Where is it?
Camino a Ozolotepec is located in Mexico (north-america). Coordinates: 22.5577, -102.4342
Road Details
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,530 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 22.5577, -102.4342
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