Umurata
Umurata (5,710 m) is a less well-known volcano than its neighbors Sajama or Parinacota
Your adventure starts here!
Ascend Profile
- Altitude: 5,710 meters above sea level.
- Difficulty: Easy. This is a high-altitude hike over volcanic terrain (sand and rocks) and, depending on the season, patches of snow. No technical climbing is required.
- Highlight: The view from the summit offers a glimpse of the Acotango crater and the vast expanse of the Chilean-Bolivian Altiplano.
ITINERARY PROGRAM
- Day 1: La Paz – Sajama: 4-5 hour drive from La Paz.
- Day 2: Summit Attempt – Return: Very early departure (4:00 AM) by vehicle. The car drops you off at a considerable altitude (approx. 5,000 m – 5,200 m) near the sulfur mines. The ascent on foot takes between 4 and 5 hours. After reaching the summit, you descend to the vehicle and return to the town of Sajama or directly to La Paz.
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