Abra Puca Loma – 4,804m

Descending from a 4800m pass on the way to Quetena

This is the second highest pass on the route from Uyuni/Tupiza to San Pedro de Atacama, via San Pablo. It’s a short and not particularly difficult climb.

Name of Pass Abra Puca Loma
Where Between San Antonio Viejo (13km) and Abra Laguna Morijon (15km)
Climb 380m in 1 hour from river/low point
GPS Co-ords 21.913 S, 66.952 W
Altitude 4,804m