mountain pass
Abra La Raya
Pass at about 4,335 metres on Ruta 3S marking the Cusco–Puno regional boundary, the high point of that highway.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
El Descanso sits on the route: 20 minutes from Checca, 35km from Abra La Raya.
El Descanso is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, El Descanso sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add El Descanso to your route.
Kunturkanki District is one of eight districts in the Canas Province in Peru. Its seat is the village of El Descanso.
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El Descanso is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -14.5344 latitude, -71.3069 longitude.
El Descanso has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.
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mountain pass
Pass at about 4,335 metres on Ruta 3S marking the Cusco–Puno regional boundary, the high point of that highway.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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