Solimana

The Solimana summit reaches an elevation of 6,093 meters above sea level and features a large caldera with glaciers on its northern and southeastern slopes.

The first successful ascent of Solimana's main peak occurred in 1970 by Italian mountaineer Mario Bignami and Peruvian climber Julian Blanco Herrera.

The Inca civilization established a ceremonial site on Solimana's eastern flank, considering it a sacred mountain alongside neighboring Coropuna.

Mountaineers need specialized equipment and high-altitude acclimatization to climb Solimana, as the nearest facilities are located several hours away by vehicle.

The volcano's last eruption occurred between 500,000 and 300,000 years ago, leaving distinctive andesite and dacite rock formations throughout its structure.

GPS coordinates: -15.41002,-72.89359

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:36