This pass is the highest point on the road from Lircay to Licapa. However, at the top is a junction to Mina Esperanza, and we reached the pass via this route. From the mine the surface was very muddy as it was the start of the rainy season. Earlier on we suspect it’s fine.
Name of Pass | Paso Carhuapata |
Where | Between Lircay (around 35km) and Licapa (30km) |
GPS Co-ords | 13.162 S, 74.887 W |
Altitude | 4,752m |
Amount climbed | 230m (all on ripio) in 3/4 hour from Mina Esperanza |