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About this peak
Parinacota and its twin Pomerape rise like sentinels above the cobalt waters of Lake Chungará, one of the world's highest lakes. Vicuñas graze the slopes right up to the snowline, and the crater rim walk is a true altiplano classic.
Peak facts
First ascent
1928 — Carlos Terán et al.
Best season
May–September
Nearest town
Putre / Lake Chungará, Chile
Geology
A classic dormant stratovolcano with a 300 m summit crater, one of the twin 'Payachata' volcanoes.
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Plan your climb
No cataloged trails yet for this peak.