Road trip guide: Conquering Crucero Alto

Crucero Alto is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.528m (14,855ft) above sea level, located in the Puno department of Peru.

Crucero Alto

Is Crucero Alto paved?

Set high in the southeastern part of the country, the road to the summit is mostly paved. It’s called Carretera 34C.

How long is the road through Crucero Alto?

The road is 72.9 km (45.29 miles) long, running north-south from Santa Lucía to Eslagunero.
Pic: Thomas Andersen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasandersen/15037830492/)

 

 

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