Nevado Sajama, Extinct stratovolcano in Sajama National Park, Bolivia
Nevado Sajama rises 6,542 meters above sea level, featuring a conical shape with several lava domes and permanent glaciers above 5,600 meters elevation point.
The first successful ascent of Nevado Sajama occurred in August 1939 when Joseph Prem and Wilfrid Kuehm reached the summit through the southeast ridge route.
The Aymara indigenous communities maintain traditional practices and ceremonies connected to Nevado Sajama, considering the mountain a central element of their heritage.
Climbing expeditions to Nevado Sajama summit require two to three days from the base village, with essential high-altitude equipment and experienced guidance.
The mountain supports the highest forest of queñoa trees in the world, growing between 4,300 and 5,200 meters in elevation.
Location: Sajama Province
Elevation above the sea: 6,542 m
Made from material: andesite
GPS coordinates: -18.10811,-68.88304
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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