Cerro Carasilla
Chile, south-america
N/A
5,047 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! If you're hunting for a serious off-road challenge in Chile's Antofagasta Region (smack dab near the Bolivian border), then Cerro Carasilla needs to be on your radar. We're talking a lung-busting 5,047 meters (16,558 feet) above sea level.
The road? Well, "road" is a generous term. It's more like a gnarly, rocky, gravelly path designed to test your mettle. Expect huge, jagged rocks that demand skillful driving to avoid shredding your tires. Seriously, come prepared!
This isn't a Sunday drive for the faint of heart (or lungs!). If you've got respiratory issues or heart problems, sit this one out. You'll need a high-clearance 4x4 beast with skid plates and diff lockers – stock vehicles need not apply!
The elements are another beast altogether. Expect brutal winds and crazy fast weather changes. Pack for cold, even in summer, because snow is a real possibility. Winter? Forget about it – bone-chilling doesn't even begin to describe it. This is a mine road, so expect some industrial scenery along the way... but the raw, untamed beauty of the high-altitude desert is absolutely worth it. Get ready for an epic, unforgettable experience!
Where is it?
Cerro Carasilla is located in Chile (south-america). Coordinates: -31.4911, -70.2973
Road Details
- Country
- Chile
- Continent
- south-america
- Max Elevation
- 5,047 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- -31.4911, -70.2973
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