Acotango
The Acotango Volcano (6,052 m) is probably the most climbed “six thousand” in Bolivia due to its low technical difficulty
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Información
The Acotango Volcano (6,052 m) is probably the most climbed “six thousand” in Bolivia due to its low technical difficulty
- Difficulty: Low (Easy). It’s essentially a high-altitude trek. There are no dangerous crevasses or technical rock faces.
- Requirement: Excellent prior acclimatization (minimum 3-4 days above 4,000 m)
Itinerary
Standard Program (2 Days / 1 Night)
Day 1: La Paz – Sajama Village
- Morning: Departure from La Paz in a private 4×4 vehicle (approx. 4-5 hours). Lunch: In the village of Sajama (4,250 m).
- Afternoon: Gentle hike through the Queñua Forests (the highest in the world) or visit to the geysers to acclimatize.
- Night: Dinner and rest at a local lodge in the village of Sajama.
Day 2: Acotango Summit – La Paz
- 3:00 AM: Light breakfast.
- 4:00 AM: Departure in a 4×4 vehicle to the base of the volcano. The vehicle ascends an old mining road to reach 5,200 m or even 5,400 m (depending on snow conditions).
- 6:00 AM: Start of the ascent. The route is a hike over volcanic sand and ash, which then transitions to snow/simple glacier terrain.
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Summit of Acotango (6,052 m). Spectacular view of the active Guallatiri Volcano in Chile and Nevado Sajama. Midday: Descent to the vehicle and return to town.
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