The Wild Road to Cañon Tablachaca
Peru, south-america
35 km
1.2 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Deep in northwestern Peru, straddling La Libertad and Ancash, lies the Tablachaca Canyon, a place sculpted by the Tablachaca River over eons. You'll find yourself on the AN-100, a recently paved road snaking through the Andes.
Now, don't let the asphalt fool you. This is a *narrow* strip of road, a serious one-lane situation. If you're not comfortable reversing, seriously reconsider. Heavy rain? Flash floods are a real possibility, and washouts can happen.
Think long, slow, and narrow. Picture dramatic drop-offs and seriously stunning scenery. This isn't a joyride; this is a *mountain road*. We're talking serious vertical drops on every turn – over 3,000 feet! Keep your speed way down (think 35 km/h). You'll be cruising at over 4,000 feet above sea level the whole time. This route isn't for the faint of heart, or those with limited driving experience, but the views? Totally worth it (if you've got the skills!).
Where is it?
The Wild Road to Cañon Tablachaca is located in Peru (south-america). Coordinates: -9.5994, -77.1010
Road Details
- Country
- Peru
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 35 km
- Max Elevation
- 1.2 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -9.5994, -77.1010
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