Arenales, Stratovolcano in Laguna San Rafael National Park, Chile
Cerro Arenales reaches an elevation of 3,437 meters above sea level and features a prominent summit covered with extensive ice formations and glacial structures.
A Japanese-Chilean expedition team achieved the first documented ascent of Cerro Arenales in 1958, led by Professor Tanaka through challenging mountainous conditions.
The volcano holds significance in Mapuche traditions, as the indigenous communities maintain connections with the mountains through their ancestral narratives and practices.
Expeditions to Cerro Arenales start from Coyhaique, requiring extensive mountaineering equipment and careful planning due to the remote location and variable weather.
The last recorded volcanic activity occurred in March 1979, making it an essential location for scientific research on dormant volcanoes in the Southern Andes.
GPS coordinates: -47.19546,-73.46973
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:30
The territories of Chile stretch from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, featuring national parks, historic cities, lakes, and islands. The country has active volcanoes, glaciers, fjords, geysers, ancient forests, and deserts. UNESCO sites include Valparaíso, the Churches of Chiloé, Easter Island with its moai, and the mining towns of Humberstone and Sewell.
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