Climbing Parinacota 6380m.a.s.l.

The Parinacota (6332 m.a.s.l.) is a volcano with a crater in its summit. From the top you can enjoy the elegant landscapes and see immense volcanic pyramids within the Sajama National Park.

Is located northwest at the department of Oruro, in the Sajama province. The area adjoins with the department of La Paz and the border of Chile, its heights go from 4.000 and 6.542 meters.

You will be able to experience a diversified flora and fauna: The queñuas Woods (trees that grow in the highest altitude in the world), elegant vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, suris, and with some luck andean wild cats, pumas and condor.

Besides all this, there is a geyser chain (boling slopes), place where you’ll can watch boiling water coming out of the ground and termal waters in open air, both product of the volcanic activity underground.

About the Tour

Day 1: The group departs from La Paz and travels through the Altiplano, stopping at Curahuara de Carangas to visit a colonial church. They arrive at Sajama village in the afternoon and spend the night at a hostel.

Day 2: The group leaves Sajama village early in the morning to climb Parinacota Summit. They begin the ascent from a gap between the Payachatas and gain height through a zig-zag trail. The descent can be through the same trail or a more direct route. They return to Sajama village and then to La Paz city.