Road 663 in Peru Has Drops of 300 Meters to the Marañon River

Carretera 663 is one of the scariest roads in the world. Located in Huamalíes Province of Peru, the road is only wide enough for one vehicle, and in many places, it is bordered by a drop of 300 meters, unprotected by guardrails. It’s one of the most hairpinned roads in the worldhairpinned roads in the world.

Carretera 663

Where Is Road 663?

The road is located in the Huánuco Region, in the western part of the country.

How Long Is Road 663?

The road is totally unpaved. It’s 15.5km (9.63 miles) long, running west-east from Llata to Cascanga. It features more than 20 hairpin turns.

How Challenging Is Road 663?

The most challenging part of the road is along the Quebrada de Anlay - Desfiladero del Surria, a narrow gorge over the river. The road is bordered by a drop of 300 meters, unprotected by guardrails, especially after an unlit tunnel, known as Tunel Taytamayo.
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