Parinacota
Stand on the crater of one of the volcanoes.
6,350m.
Overview
The Parinacota is one of the Payachatas which in Aymara means “Twins” and is located in the Sajama National Park, near the border with Chile.
The Parinacota is the typical volcano of almost perfect conical shape, its ascent from the technical point of view is easy, however it is a long journey at altitude and the slope is relatively light.
Location
Western Cordillera – Sajama National Park
Altitude
6,350 meters / 20,833 feet
Difficulty
Basic
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Itinerary
Day 1.
La Paz – Sajama Town
Departure from the city towards Sajama National Park where we will spend the night, the trip lasts about 5 hrs.
Day 2.
Sajama Town – Parinacota
We leave the town of Sajama very early in the morning (3 am) towards Parinacota where we will begin the ascent that will take us about 6 hours and 4 hours of descent and finally return to the town of Sajama.
Day 3.
Sajama Town – La Paz
Before going back to La Paz we take some baths in the thermal waters.
Include
- Private transportation.
- Mounatain Guide.
- Food.
- Accommodation in Sajams
- Technical gear (boots, crampons, gaiters, harness, ice axes and helmet).
- Entrance fee
Exclude
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Sleeping bag.
- Other material for
personal use.
