Located in Lauca national park, Parinacota volcano (6342m) is known for its beauty, its perfect conical shape and its impressive crater. From the summit you have an incredible view on Lake Chungara, Pomerape (6282m) and Sajama (6520m), the highest Bolivian peak.

Don’t miss the chance to climb this impressive volcano and to experience the unique nature of the Altiplano.

Trip features

  • Type of trip: mountaineering
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Suggested period: May to December
  • Fitness level: very demanding
  • Technical level: advanced

Highlights of the trip

  • Parinacota (6342m)
  • National Park Lauca
  • Altiplano villages

    • Itinerary

    DAY 1: ARICA  – CODPA VALLEY LODGE

    Reception at Arica airport. Transfer to Valle de Azapa, visiting local museum . Transfer to Codpa Valley Lodge (2000mts). Lunch and dinner included.
    Night at CODPA VALLEY LODGE or similar according to availability

    DAY 2: CODPA VALLEY LODGE – PUTRE

    We drive to Tignamar. Stop over for a 3 hrs trek at Quebrada escondida. We continue on our transfer to Putre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
    Night at TERRACE LODGE or similar according to availability

    DAY 3: PUTRE – CHURIGUAYA –  LAKE CHUNGARA – BASE CAMP

    We cross the famous Lauca national park. Trek from Churiguaya to lake Chungará (5hrs) from where we can see mount Sajama (6520m). Camp (4500m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
    Night in camp

    DAY 4: BASE CAMP – CAMP 1 – BASE CAMP

    Charge transportation to camp 1 (5300m). Back to base camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
    Night in camp

    DAY 5: BASE CAMP – CAMP 1

    Climb to camp 1. We set our camp just at the inferior limit of the eternal glaciers (5300m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
    Night in camp

    DAY 6: CAMP 1 – PARINACOTA – CAMP 1

    Ascent of Parinacota (6342m). Back to camp 1, overnight (5300m).  Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
    Night in camp

    DAY 7: CAMP 1 – CAMP 2

    Climb to camp 2 (5700m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
    Night in camp

    DAY 8: CAMP 1 – BASE CAMP- ARICA

    Walk back to the base camp (4500m) and long drive
    back to Arica. (Possible second summit attempt). Breakfast and lunch included.
    Night in hotel EL PASO or similar according to availability

    DAY 9: CAMP 2 – ARICA

    Transfer to Arica airport. Breakfast included.