It is a steep, rugged road skirting the mountain wall and is unsuitable for light urban vehicles. The destinations are reached mid- to late afternoon or after nightfall. Do not lose sight or touch of your belongings for even a moment. Nights are chilly and a sleeping bag will improve your comfort.
Some villages have restaurants.
Only Spanish is spoken. Traffic to the town of Huarochir , the capital of the province and the largest of the upper Mala communities which also figure in the Quechua mythology, takes a separate route. P rez and other companies also serve this route. The Inka road connecting this zone to the slopes of Pariacaca Mountain still exists in part. One can make the ascent on foot or with pack horses.