Driving the Dangerous Unpaved Road to Los Nevados in Merida
Los Nevados is a beautiful mountain village at an elevation of 2,711m (8,894ft) above sea level, located in the State of Mérida, in Venezuela.
Where Is Los Nevados?
The town is located near the State of Barinas, in the western part of the country, within the Sierra Nevada National Park.
Is the Road to Los Nevados Unpaved?
The road to this Andean town is totally unpaved. It’s said to be one of the most demanding roads in the country. It’s very narrow in parts and features dangerous drop-offs, some of which are hundreds of meters deep.
How Long Is the Road to Los Nevados?
Starting from Ejido, a town located south of Mérida, the road to Los Nevados is 44.1 km (27.40 miles) long.
Pic&video: Brito Antonio