The Wild Road to Abra Huayraccasa
Abra Huayraccasa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.971m (16,309ft) above sea level, located in the region Huancavelica, in Peru.
Is Abra Huayraccasa the highest road pass in the Americas?
Many sources claim this pass in central Peru has an altitude of 5,059m, and that it is the highest road pass in the Americas but it's nowhere near being that. Over the pass there’s a sign but no longer makes the claim, though it still does have the 5,059m altitude on it.
Is Abra Huayraccasa unpaved?
Set high in the Andes mountain range, the road to the summit, also known as Wayra Q'asa, is totally unpaved. It’s called HV-115.
Is Abra Huayraccasa challenging in winters?
It can be extremely dangerous after rains or snowfalls. Located near Abra Chonta, a pass at 4.875m (15,994ft) above sea level, the temperature falls down to minus 30 degrees centigrade during winter.
How long is Abra Huayraccasa?
The road to the summit is 63.2km (39.27 miles) long running west-east from 28D road to Lircay, capital of the province Angaraes.
How long does it take to drive Abra Huayraccasa?
To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 3 and 4 hours. The views of the surrounding mountainous terrain are amazing.
Is Abra Huayraccasa dangerous?
The road, which is mainly dirt surface, has also been classified as one of the world’s most dangerous roads and must therefore not be attempted by any but the most experienced of drivers, as it is full of deep potholes, dizzying hairpin bends and surrounded by continuous sheer drops.