Region II, Chile
From San Pedro the road climbs more than 2,000m to the turn-off to Hito Cajon (4,665m). This part is hard work and boring as the road is straight and the scenery unchanging. After the turn-off the scenery improves and the climb is easier, continuing to the Portezuelo de Suco (4,825m) before descending to a low point (4,560m) by the Salar de Pulsa. From here it is a short climb up to the Portezuelo Paranal. The best views are on the descent from the pass.
Name of Pass | Portezuelo Paranal |
Where | Between San Pedro de Atacama (100kms) and Paso Jama/Argentina-Chile border (60kms) |
GPS Co-ords | 23.0725 S, 67.5047 W |
Altitude | 4,836m |
Amount climbed | 2,870m (all on tarmac) from San Pedro de Atacama in 2 days |
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