Travelling through the international Colchane-Pisiga Pass
Paso Colchane-Pisiga is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,695m (12,122ft) above sea level, located on the Chilean-Bolivian border.
Where is the Colchane-Pisiga Pass?
The pass links the Tamarugal Province of the Tarapacá Region in Chile and the Oruro Department in the Sabaya Province of Bolivia.
Is the Colchane-Pisiga Pass paved?
Set high in the Andean altiplano, the road through the pass is totally paved. On the Chilean side, it is called Ruta 15-CH, and on the Bolivian side, it is called Ruta Nacional 12.
How long is Colchane-Pisiga Pass?
The road is 300 km (186 miles) long, running from Corque (in Bolivia) to San Lorenzo de Tarapacá (in Chile).