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Andes · Atacama

Ojos del Salado

Summit
6,893 m
Base
3,700 m
Prominence
2,084 m
DifficultyExtreme
Lat -27.1097Lng -68.5397· Chile

About this peak

The highest active volcano on Earth, rising from the Atacama Desert. Home of the world's highest lake and a scrambling summit.

Peak facts

First ascent

1937 — Grupp & Woyna

Best season

Nov–Mar

Nearest town

Copiapó, Chile

Getting there

4WD across the Atacama to refugios at 5,200–5,850 m; highest active volcano on Earth

Geology

Dacitic stratovolcano with the world's highest crater lakes

Plan your climb

No cataloged trails yet for this peak.

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