Some of the obstacles

Down hill traffic gives way to up hill traffic. This is when the accidents occur. Over the last 10 years the death toll has averaged over 20 people per year.

What can I say.... truly Amazing

September 11th 2006
The day was perfect. Clear blue sky. We met at the tour company in town and alter receiving our gear, full face helmet, surgical dust mask, reflective vest and over trousers we made our way up to La Cumbra. La Cumbra is the starting place of all this craziness. 4,700 meters high, its desolate, extremely cold and packed with scared tourists and adrenaline junkies. We all can’t wait to get going ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Yungas Road

Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more

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