Umurata, Mountain summit in Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile
Umurata is a summit in the Cordillera Occidental range located on the border between Chile and Bolivia. The peak stands at approximately 5,717 meters and dominates the landscape of this remote high-altitude region.
The mountain formed approximately 970,000 years ago through volcanic activity in this part of the Andes. The rock formations reveal the geological history of this high-altitude border landscape.
The mountain peak serves as a natural boundary marker between Chilean and Bolivian territories, representing centuries of territorial demarcation in the Andes.
Access typically comes from National Route 4 near the Chungara-Tambo Quemado pass in the region. This route provides the most straightforward approach to this isolated high-altitude peak.
Located between Uqi Uqini volcano and Acotango, Umurata features distinctive geological formations that mark different periods of Andean mountain development.
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