Acotango, Dormant stratovolcano in northern Andes, Chile
Acotango rises to 6,052 meters with a symmetrical cone shape, displaying exposed layers of volcanic material on its northern and southern flanks.
The first recorded modern climb of Acotango occurred in October 1965 by three Chilean mountaineers: Sergio Kunstmann, Pedro Rosende, and Claudio Meier.
Remains of firewood discovered at the summit suggest that ancient Inca populations conducted ceremonies at this high-altitude location.
Mountaineers approaching from the Chilean side need permits and guides due to the presence of landmines, while the Bolivian route offers safer access.
The volcano contains an abandoned copper mine on its southern route and retains an ice cap only at elevations exceeding 6,000 meters.
GPS coordinates: -18.38282,-69.04800
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:42
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