Portezuelo El Choclo

Portezuelo El Choclo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.375m (11,072ft) above the sea level, located in the Atacama region of Chile.

C-173

The road to the summit is called C-173. It's gravel. Do not travel this road in severe weather conditions. The surface on this gravel road is often loose, especially along the sides of the road. This track can get very muddy and slippery after rain making it challenging to get through. During and after a storm the road may be impassable, even with a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The highest point of the road is at 3.660m above the sea level. 

 

 

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