Cerro Capurata

Cerro Capurata rises to 6,020 meters above sea level, featuring two crater depressions at its summit and multiple geological formations along its slopes.

The first mountaineers to reach the summit, Ignacio Morlans and Pedro Rosende, completed their ascent on October 7, 1967, marking a milestone in regional exploration.

The summit contains Incan ruins measuring 10 by 5 meters, indicating the mountain held importance for pre-Columbian civilizations in the Andes region.

Climbers need technical skills, proper equipment, and altitude acclimatization to navigate the challenging terrain and extreme elevation changes of the volcano.

The volcano contains active fumaroles and sulfur deposits, with geological studies estimating its total mass at 19 cubic kilometers.

GPS coordinates: -18.41592,-69.04575

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:06