Laguna de Suches
Peru, south-america
N/A
4,491 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, buckle up adventure junkies! We're heading to Laguna de Suches, a ridiculously beautiful alpine lake chilling at a whopping 4,491 meters (14,734 feet) up in the Peruvian Andes in Candarave Province.
The road to get there? It's called TA-105, and it's a gravel grinder. We're talking steep inclines that will test your vehicle (and your lungs!). Seriously, don't even think about tackling this one in bad weather. This road has earned its stripes as a bit of a beast. Think unpredictable snowstorms, blinding blizzards, and seriously challenging driving conditions. The air gets thin up there (most people start feeling altitude sickness way before this point!), so be prepared for a climb that will push you to your limits. But trust me, the views are worth every gasp of air.
Where is it?
Laguna de Suches is located in Peru (south-america). Coordinates: -10.0413, -76.4751
Road Details
- Country
- Peru
- Continent
- south-america
- Max Elevation
- 4,491 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -10.0413, -76.4751
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