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Llullaillaco
Photo by Edilson V. Benvenutti
| Elevation (feet): | 22058 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 6723 |
| Continent: | South America |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Range/Region: | Andes |
| SubRange: | Central Argentina-Chile |
| Latitude: | -24.7167 |
| Longitude: | -68.55 |
| Difficulty: | Scramble |
| Best months for climbing: | May, june, July, August, September, October |
| Volcanic status: | Dormant |
| Most recent eruption: | |
| Convenient Center: | Socompa (border post) |
| Nearest major airport: | Antofagasta, Chile, (via Santiago) |
Description
Llullaillaco is the sixth highest mountain in South America. It is the high peak in a large area of high volcanic land rising in the widest stretch of the Altacama desert. Its aridity and remoteness make it a difficult mountain to approach, but the ascent of its gently sloping cone is otherwise straightforward. A winter ascent is recommended because snow may be the only source of water. Like many of the mountains in the area, its summit holds the ruins of several Incan shelters.
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