Complete with advice from a local side character, this off-the-beaten path adventure is wild and frightening at the same time.
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So low it’s said to cause injuries and deaths, but locals here throw caution to the wind when using it.
A road that isn’t wide enough for cars and a dark, secret chamber are just some of the surprises at this off-the-beaten path destination.
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