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Volcanoes of the Bolivian Andes - Acotango, Pomerape, Parinacota

Acotango (6,052 masl) is a very accessible mountain. Set in a desert environment where the smell of sulfur is easily detected, the ascent allows you to observe the yellowish crystals of this mineral, along with the elegant and immense volcanic pyramids within Sajama National Park. At the beginning of the season, conditions are often excellent for skiing. Sajama National Park is renowned for its wide plateau area, high Andean lagoons, and incredible volcanic mountains such as Payachatas, Parinacota (6,332 masl), Pomerape (6,280 masl), and Sajama (6,542 masl), the highest mountain in Bolivia. These are the most beautiful volcanoes in the Bolivian Andes. The area borders the department of La Paz and the Chilean border, with altitudes ranging from 4,000 to 6,542 meters. You can experience diversified flora and fauna: queñuales forests (trees that grow at the highest altitudes of the Altiplano), elegant vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, suris, Andean wild cats, pumas, and condors. In addition to this, there is a chain of geysers where you can observe boiling water erupting from the ground and open-air hot springs, both products of the underground volcanic activity of the Bolivian Andes.

Duration 8 days / 7 nights

Location Western Cordillera

Visit Sajama Village

Departure Point La Paz, Bolivia

Difficulty --

Season April to December

Day 01. From Country of Origin – La Paz, Bolivia

Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel in La Paz (3,640 masl). After settling in, we will meet to check personal mountain equipment. If you did not bring your own gear, we will accompany you to rent it, as the city offers all types of mountain equipment for rent.

Day 02. La Paz - Sajama Village 4200 masl.

Departure from the hotel early in the morning to cross the Altiplano. On our way, we will stop at the town of Curahuara de Carangas to visit the colonial church known as the Sistine Chapel of the Altiplano (Sistine Chapel of the High Plateau). We will arrive at Sajama village around 3:00 PM. Overnight at a lodge in Sajama.

Day 03. Sajama Village – Acotango Summit 6052 masl

After breakfast at the lodge, we depart from Sajama village at 12:00 AM in a 4x4 vehicle. A road built by miners allows us to reach approximately 5,550 m. The mountain allows us to follow a continuous ridge to the summit. From the top, we will enjoy views of the beautiful volcanoes of the Western Cordillera of the Bolivian Andes. The descent follows the same path back to where our 4x4 transport awaits to return to Sajama village. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 04. Sajama Village 4,200 masl - Pomerape Summit 6280 masl

After breakfast at the lodge, we depart at 1:00 AM from Sajama village in a 4x4 to the high camp of the Parinacota and Pomerape volcanoes. From here, we begin the ascent through volcanic terrain that is technically straightforward. We will traverse steep slopes and volcanic ridges while enjoying a magnificent sunrise. After reaching the summit, we descend via the same path to the base camp where transport awaits to return to Sajama village. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 05. Free Day in Sajama Village

Today we have a free day to visit the hot springs and bathe, relaxing before the final ascent of the Parinacota volcano.

Day 06. Sajama Village – Parinacota Summit 6,332 masl

We leave the lodge very early in a 4x4 to the high camp. From here, the ascent begins through a gap that divides the Payachatas. We will gain altitude via a zigzagging trail. The mountain rises as a continuous slope to the summit. After reaching the peak, we will descend via the same path or a more direct route depending on conditions, to the base camp where transport awaits to return to Sajama village. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 07. Sajama Village – La Paz City

After breakfast at the lodge, we board our transport to return to the hotel in La Paz city.

Day 08. La Paz – El Alto Airport

Transfer from the hotel to El Alto airport. End of our services.

What’s Included

Personalized greeting at El Alto airport
Transfer from the airport to your hotel in La Paz
All transfers in private transport
Ascent of 3 mountains in Sajama
4x4 transport for ascent transfers
UIAGM mountain guide
Full meals during the expedition
Experienced cook
Lodging in Sajama village
Entrance tickets to Sajama National Park
Climbing ropes
First aid kit

Not Included

International flights
Hotel in La Paz
Meals in the city or at restaurants
Tips
Personal expedition equipment
Sleeping bag
Anything not specifically described

Recommended Gear

50L attack backpack
Sleeping bag
Helmet
Cold weather hat
Sun hat
Snow goggles
Sunscreen
Down jacket
Waterproof jacket
Thermal shirts
Waterproof pants
Thermal pants
Snow gloves
Harness
One touring ice axe
One pair of snow boots
One pair of crampons

Booking Conditions

We recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure a better price for you. Prices may vary according to the reservation date and the number of people. After we have reached an agreement on the total expedition price for each program we offer, you may book with a 40% deposit of the total agreed sum for the services.

This reservation will cover the following:

Securing your spot for the scheduled date.
Making transfer ticket reservations for Lima - Huaraz / Huaraz - Lima.
Making hotel reservations for the scheduled dates of your arrival in Lima and Huaraz, according to the itinerary.
Making reservations for guides, assistants, and/or staff for the scheduled date.

The remaining 60% will be paid in Huaraz after you have checked into your hotel. To begin the organization of your expeditions, please contact us for more information.

There are 02 rescue units in Huaraz

National Police Rescue Squadron, based in the city of Yungay (very close to Huascarán mountain). Phone numbers: 043-493292 / 043-493333. They also have 02 helicopters available.
Casa de Guías Rescue Unit, based in the city of Huaraz (Parque Ginebra s/n). The rescue cost must be budgeted beforehand, and if a helicopter is required, it will also be necessary to pay for the service in advance. Website: agmp.pe

For more information, please contact us.