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Satellite view of the best driving roads in Peru

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The best driving roads in Peru

All 3 driving roads in Peru on one interactive map, each with its route, climb and best seasons.

Roads3mapped
Combined169 mi272 km of driving
High point4,874 m15,991 ft
Satellite map of Cañón del Pato Cañón del Pato24 mi · 50 min · 13 hairpinsView the roadbook ›
Satellite map of Punta Olímpica, Peru

Punta Olímpica

AN-107Peru

56 mi · 1 h 57 min · 60 hairpins
Satellite map of Abra Patapampa, Peru

Abra Patapampa

PE-34APeru

89 mi · 2 h 59 min · 21 hairpins

Collections featuring Peru

Gorge & Canyon Roads

Balcony roads through cliffs and ravines

63 roads · 1,881 mi

Andes Crossings

Switchbacks and ripio across the South American cordillera

16 roads · 912 mi

Volcano Roads

Drives up, around and into the world’s volcanoes

18 roads · 583 mi

Guides for this region

Nearby countries

Satellite view of Bolivia Bolivia1 road · 55 mi Satellite view of Ecuador Ecuador2 roads · 160 mi Satellite view of Colombia Colombia3 roads · 168 mi

Driving in Peru: common questions

What is the best driving road in Peru?
Cañón del Pato is the place to start. A road hacked from sheer Andean canyon walls, threading 35 one-lane unlit tunnels through solid rock above a 1,000 m drop to the Santa River, one of Peru’s most dramatic drives.
How many great driving roads does Peru have?
3 roads in our catalogue, 169 miles of driving in all, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
When is the best time to drive in Peru?
Most of the roads here are at their best in autumn and winter.
What is the highest road in Peru?
Abra Patapampa is the highest, climbing to about 4,874 m (15,991 ft).