El Misti, Stratovolcano near Arequipa, Peru
El Misti rises 5825 meters above sea level, forming a symmetrical cone shape with two nested summit craters containing active fumaroles at the top.
Archaeological discoveries at the volcano summit revealed Inca sacrificial sites dating from 1440 to 1470, during the period of its last major eruption.
The name El Misti derives from Quechua language terms related to mixing or whiteness, reflecting the mountain's frequent snow cover during winter months.
Climbing tours to El Misti require proper acclimatization and typically take two days, with base camp located at 4500 meters above sea level.
The volcanic materials from El Misti provided white sillar stone used in construction of numerous colonial buildings throughout Arequipa.
Location: Arequipa Department
Elevation above the sea: 5,825 m
Made from material: andesite
Part of: Volcanic arc of Peru
GPS coordinates: -16.29918,-71.40578
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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