Mocho-Choshuenco, Stratovolcano in El Ranco Province, Chile
The Mocho-Choshuenco volcanic complex rises to 2422 meters, featuring twin peaks covered by glaciers and surrounded by temperate rainforests in Los Ríos Region.
The volcano recorded its last substantial eruption in 1937, with previous documented volcanic activity occurring in 1864 through intense explosions and lava flows.
The name combines Spanish word Mocho meaning headless and Mapuche term Choshuenco referring to yellow waters, reflecting the linguistic heritage of the region.
Visitors can access the volcano through multiple entry points near Lago Ranco, with the Choshuenco peak offering the most suitable route for climbing activities.
The volcanic complex contains twenty independent cones at its base, forming the Grupo Fuy system with extensive pyroclastic deposits and lava flows.
Location: El Ranco Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,422 m
Made from material: andesite
GPS coordinates: -39.91386,-72.04010
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:31
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