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Pequeño Alpamayo (17,749 ft / 5,410 m )
Although it may rest almost 2,300 feet (700 meters) lower than Huayna Potosi, the summit of Pequeño Alpamayo is not easy to reach. Climbers must navigate a series of undulating crests in icy conditions before they can even start the ascent to the summit. Nevertheless, it is one of the easier climbs in the area and an ideal option for beginners. Again, serious mountaineers often treat it as a warm-up for bigger challenges.
Parinacota (20,826 ft / 6,348 m)
Two alpacas grazing in Putre, Región de Arica y Parinacota | Unsplash | Mariana Proenca
Stretching over the Chilean and Bolivian border within the remote Sajama National Park, the dormant stratovolcano Parinacota is another exceptional option for the budding mountaineer. The standard route sees climbers slogging their way uphill along scree until they put on their crampons to tackle the icy upper section. Gradients rarely exceed more than 40 degrees, which means Parinacota can be taken on by beginner climbers in good physical health. At the summit, adventurers can gaze down its gaping crater, complete with molten lava on the western edge.
Sajama (21,463 ft / 6,542 m)
Just 12 miles (20 kilometers) away in the middle of the park lies Sajama, a colossal dormant volcano which boasts Bolivia’s highest peak. But that’s not to say it’s an experts-only affair; Sajama isn’t particularly technical. A bit of mountaineering experience, a good level of fitness and an aptitude for altitude are all it takes to summit this beast.
Chachacomani (19,927 ft / 6,074m)
Mountaineers looking to get off the well-trodden climbing circuit could try Chachacomani, a moderately challenging 6,000-meter peak which has only recently begun receiving tourists. Given its modest technical difficulty and proximity to La Paz, the mountain is bound to become a hit sometime soon. So get there quick, and you’ll be the only climber in sight.
Illimani (21,122 ft / 6,438 m )
Towering over La Paz, the multipronged Mount Illimani is the city’s guardian angel and, according to folklore, the mother of the Cordillera Real. And as the tallest peak in the entire mountain range, she’s one formidable mother indeed! You’ll need an intermediate level of mountaineering experience and peak physical fitness to complete this challenging climb.
Regardless of which mountains you decide to summit, Bolivia offers some of the world’s most breathtaking high altitude expeditions at an incredibly affordable rate.
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