Paso de Jama
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The Paso de Jama is a mountain pass
through the Andes
between Chile
and Argentina
, at an altitude of about 4400 m (14,435.7 ft). It is the northernmost road border crossing between the two countries.
The pass links the town of Jujuy in Argentina with San Pedro de Atacama
in Chile. The road was opened on 6 December 1991, and is now paved throughout. It is open throughout the year, although occasionally closed by snow. It is used by truck traffic between northern Argentina and Paraguay
and the ports of northern Chile.
The Argentine border station is just below the pass in the small settlement of Jama. The Chilean border station is at San Pedro de Atacama, 160 km from the pass.
Mountain pass
A mountain pass is a route through a mountain range or over a ridge. If following the lowest possible route, a pass is locally the highest point on that route...
through the Andes
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...
between Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
and Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, at an altitude of about 4400 m (14,435.7 ft). It is the northernmost road border crossing between the two countries.
The pass links the town of Jujuy in Argentina with San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama is a Chilean town and commune in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. It is located east of Antofagasta, some 106 km southeast of Calama and the Chuquicamata copper mine, overlooking the Licancabur volcano. It features a significant archeological museum, the R. P...
in Chile. The road was opened on 6 December 1991, and is now paved throughout. It is open throughout the year, although occasionally closed by snow. It is used by truck traffic between northern Argentina and Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
and the ports of northern Chile.
The Argentine border station is just below the pass in the small settlement of Jama. The Chilean border station is at San Pedro de Atacama, 160 km from the pass.
External links
- Enjoy Argentina website
- Argentine Gendarmeria website (in Spanish)