San Juan Pass
Paso de San Juan is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.607m (11,833ft) above the sea level, located in the Andes mountains of northeastern Chile.
The road to the summit, located within the Cordillera de la Sal mountain range, is gravel. It’s called Camino entre Rio Grande y Machuca. Expect strong winds (dusty and dry), sunny conditions (dangerous without sunglasses), take plenty of water and bring at least two full-sized spare tires (they’ll be burning enough to bake a pizza). The road follows the Rio Grande. Expect a dangerous trail. 4x4 recommended.
Pic: Roberto Ortuzar