Where Is Los Nevados?
Venezuela, south-america
44.1 km
N/A
moderate
Year-round
Okay, so Los Nevados is this super cute mountain village nestled way up high in the Venezuelan Andes, like way, way up there! We're talking proper altitude here.
You'll find it chilling near the Sierra Nevada National Park, southwest of the cool city of Mérida. Getting there? That's half the adventure! Forget smooth asphalt, the 44.1 km (27.40 miles) road from Apartaderos is a wild ride!
Picture this: a super skinny track clinging to the side of mountains, some serious drop-offs that will make your palms sweat (we're talking hundreds of meters down!), and views that will absolutely blow your mind. It’s considered one of the most exciting roads in the country for a reason! Get ready for an unforgettable scenic journey.
Road Details
- Country
- Venezuela
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 44.1 km
- Difficulty
- moderate
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