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Top 5: Mountains to Climb in South America

by Jack Guy

Jul 22, 2015

Huayna Potosi, Bolivia © Michal Knitl | Dreamstime

Top 5 / Latin America

The Andes reach from Patagonia in the south to Colombia’s Caribbean coast in the North, providing countless opportunities for climbers of varying levels of experience.

 

Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia © Skouatroulio | Dreamstime 44597704

© Skouatroulio | Dreamstime

 

Huayna Potosi, Bolivia

Regular tours are offered from the Bolivian capital, La Paz, providing even beginners with the rare chance to reach altitudes of more than 6,000 meters. Although suitable for relatively inexperienced climbers, anyone who wants to reach the 6,088-meter peak will need to be well acclimatized and fairly fit.

 

Ritacuba Blanco, Colombia © Laura Daza | Flickr

© Laura Daza | Flickr

 

Ritacuba Blanco, Colombia

Take a trip to the small town of El Cocuy, near the Colombian capital of Bogota, to prepare for your ascent of Ritacuba Blanco. The 5,410-meter peak offers incredible views over the Amazon Basin into Venezuela.

 

Chimborazo, Ecuador © Paul Jose | Flickr

© Paul Jose | Flickr

 

Chimborazo, Ecuador

Ecuador has a number of mountains, including Cotopaxi, which provide a great opportunity for training in preparation for the imposing 6,310-meter Chimborazo. Previous climbing experience is recommended given that the ascent is undertaken at night, and involves long sections of ice.

 

Chachani and El Misti, Peru © Chris Murphy | Flickr

© Chris Murphy | Flickr

 

Chachani, Peru

Supposedly the easiest peak more than 6,000 meters in the world, Chachani is situated within easy reach of the colonial city of Arequipa. Even inexperienced climbers have a decent chance of reaching the summit if accompanied by an experienced guide.

 

Laguna Verde near Ojos del Salado, Chile © Cristiborda | Dreamstime

Laguna Verde near Ojos del Salado, Chile © Cristiborda | Dreamstime

 

Ojos del Salado, Chile

If you are looking for a more challenging climb, take on the world’s highest active volcano. At 6,893 meters, Ojos del Salado is just 69 meters lower than Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak. The volcano is situated on the border between Argentina and Chile, and can be approached from either side.

 

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