Explorer shares his 'scariest travel experience' after spending 24 hours in world's highest town

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The town sits in the Andes mountains and nearly 17,000ft above sea level

Niamh Shackleton

Published 18:13 8 May 2024 GMT+1



Featured Image Credit: YouTube/Yes Theory

If you've ever wondered what it's like in the world's highest town, this man has gone there for you.

Intrepid explorer and YouTuber Ammar Kandil is co-founder of successful travel channel Yes Theory, and recently released a video of his trip to the unique destination.

The town, which is said to be home to as many as 50,000 people, sits at around 16,700ft above sea level, meaning those who live there have to deal with its low air pressure.



La Rinconada is the highest town on Earth. (E Michael James/Getty)

It's said that around 25 percent of residents suffer with hypoxia - a state in which oxygen is not available in sufficient amounts at the tissue level to maintain adequate homeostasis.

But away from the concerning health impacts of living in the town - called La Rinconada, located in Peru - is it's 'lawless' community.

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La Rinconada, Peru