R-723 · Route File

Paso Sico

Salta and Antofagasta · Argentina and Chile

A remote gravel-and-paved high-Altiplano crossing between San Antonio de los Cobres and the Atacama region.

Primary window: Normally austral summer · confirm border operation
References: 8
Coverage: established
Reviewed: Aug 2026

Operational warnings

red · Operational constraint

Paso Sico depends on a remote high-altitude border complex and is exposed to severe weather.

A closure, short operating day or range error removes the through-route.

Planning response: Confirm border status, hours, road condition and fuel range with both countries immediately before departure.

Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.

Route tyre evidence

Tyres reported on Paso Sico

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Route-specific references

Sources for Paso Sico

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Permits and borders

Regional reference desk

Authorities covering the wider journey

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Weather

Roads and access

Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.