La Rinconada

Located at 5,100 meters above sea level, La Rinconada sits near Mount Ananea glacier, surrounded by permanent snow and rocky terrain.

The settlement expanded from a small camp to 30,000 inhabitants between 2001 and 2009 following substantial increases in global gold prices.

Local miners work under the cachorreo system, laboring without payment for 30 days before receiving permission to extract gold for themselves.

The town lacks basic infrastructure such as running water, electricity, waste management systems, hospitals, schools, and paved roads.

Mercury contamination from gold processing methods affects the local water supply, leading to severe health issues among the population.

Website: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Rinconada_%28Per%C3%BA%29

Address: La Rinconada 21355, Peru 21355 La Rinconada 21355 La Rinconada

Website: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Rinconada_%28Per%C3%BA%29

GPS coordinates: -14.63115,-69.44642

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:41