Cuesta de Llanta
Chile, south-america
2.4 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, thrill-seekers, because Cuesta de Llanta in Chile's Atacama Region is not for the faint of heart! Situated in the Chañaral Province, this climb is seriously brutal. You'll find it along Carretera C-13, otherwise known as Camino al Salvador or Camino a Diego de Almagro.
The road itself is paved, but don't let that fool you – it's incredibly steep, and you'll be sharing the road with lots of trucks. This 2.4-kilometer stretch averages an 8% gradient. Get ready for a wild ride!
Where is it?
Cuesta de Llanta is located in Chile (south-america). Coordinates: -36.8305, -73.5153
Road Details
- Country
- Chile
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 2.4 km
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -36.8305, -73.5153
Related Roads in south-america
extremeDriving the remote 4x4 road to Pura Pura Pass in La Paz Department
🇧🇴 Bolivia
Alright adventure seekers, buckle up for Paso Pura Pura in Bolivia's La Paz Department! This bad boy climbs to a dizzying 4,669m (15,318ft), so get ready for thin air and breathtaking views. You'll find it nestled near the Peruvian border in Franz Tamayo Province, right inside the Ulla Ulla National Fauna Reserve, with the Pura Pura lagoon as its namesake. Forget smooth sailing - this "Camino a Puina" is a wild, unpaved ride. Expect a rollercoaster of tight turns, narrow squeezes, and seriously steep sections that will test your driving skills. The hairpins near the top are particularly gnarly. It's remote, rugged, and requires a trusty 4x4 to conquer its 15.61km (9.7 miles) stretch between Rhity Apacheta Pass and Puina. The scenery? Absolutely epic!
extremeLaguna Chichis
🇵🇪 Peru
Okay, thrill-seekers, buckle up (literally, and maybe mentally) because Laguna Chichis in the Peruvian Andes is calling your name... if you're brave enough! Situated way up high in the province of Huarochirí, we're talking a lung-busting 4,539 meters (that's almost 15,000 feet!). This isn't your Sunday drive. We're talking about the LM-116 – a 4x4-only adventure. Imagine a narrow, gravel road clinging to the side of a cliff, with absolutely no guardrails to save you from a truly epic fall. The ascent is BRUTAL; the air gets thin, and trust me, you'll feel it. Altitude sickness can kick in way before you even get close, so be prepared. One wrong move here and… well, let’s just say you won't be posting about it on Instagram. We're talking a dizzying vertical drop. Seriously, skip this one if it's windy. And definitely avoid it in bad weather. Avalanches, snow, landslides – they're all real possibilities, plus patches of ice can appear out of nowhere. The gravel surface is often loose, especially near the edge. Since it's so remote and so high up, being prepared for anything is key. Oh, and did I mention that this wild ride to Huayunca stays above 4,900 meters for a solid 25 kilometers? So, are you ready to push your limits and experience some seriously stunning scenery?
moderateWhere is Paso Chungara-Tambo Quemado?
🇧🇴 Bolivia
Okay, buckle up, adventure seekers! We're heading to Paso Chungara-Tambo Quemado, an epic international mountain pass straddling the border of Chile and Bolivia, way up at a lung-busting 15,377 feet! You'll find this Andean beauty connecting Region XV in Chile with the Oruro Department in Bolivia. Think of it as a major artery linking La Paz to its closest port, Arica, in northern Chile. The road itself, Ruta Nacional 4 (in Bolivia) and Carretera Internacional CH 11 (in Chile), is a workhorse, so expect to share the road with plenty of trucks. Good news is, it's generally open year-round. This transitable road stretches for 97.5 miles (157 km), starting from Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia, and winding its way to Putre, Chile. Get ready for stunning views and an unforgettable high-altitude experience!
extremeIs the Road to Salinas Lake Unpaved?
🇵🇪 Peru
Okay, picture this: You're in the Arequipa Region of Peru, ready for an adventure. Your destination? Laguna de Salinas, a shimmering salt lake perched way up at 14,222 feet. Getting there? That's half the fun (and maybe a little bit of the terror!). We're talking Ruta 34C, a 40-mile stretch of pure, unadulterated off-road mayhem. Forget pavement, this is all dirt, rocks, and serious curves. Think narrow paths barely wide enough for your rig, sheer cliffs on one side, and a stomach-dropping plunge on the other – no guardrails to be seen! Expect tunnels, hairpin turns galore, and views that'll make you forget your fear… almost. Give yourself a solid two hours to tackle this beast from Arequipa, the gorgeous colonial city. Trust me, you'll want every minute to navigate this wild ride. You'll need nerves of steel and a vehicle you trust implicitly, but the bragging rights and the otherworldly scenery at the end? Totally worth it!