Driving the scary unpaved road to Abra Chucuito in the Andes

Abra Chucuito is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,471m (14,668ft) above sea level, located in the department of Cusco in Peru.

Abra Chucuito

Is the road to Abra Chucuito unpaved?

Tucked away in the province La Convención, within Puyas De Raymondi National Park, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called CU-100.

How long is the road to Abra Chucuito?

The road through the summit is about 300km (186 miles) long, running from Santa Maria to Andahuaylas. A high-clearance vehicle is required, and a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.

How challenging is the road to Abra Chucuito?

Set high in the Vilcabamba mountain range of the Andes, it’s a traditional Peruvian mountain road, featuring narrow parts, steep sections, dangerous drop-offs, and lacking guardrails, so the fall might be fatal.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic: Mario Morccolla

 

 

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