Sollipulli

Sollipulli is a dormant volcano in La Araucanía Region featuring a caldera roughly four kilometers across. Inside this volcanic depression sits a glacier positioned at 2,282 meters in elevation.

The most recent activity occurred roughly 710 years ago when the Chufquén scoria cone formed along the volcano's outer flanks. This marked the end of a period of eruptions.

The name comes from the Mapuche language and means 'reddish mountain', reflecting how indigenous peoples saw and named this natural feature. Locals and visitors today notice the connection between the landscape's appearance and its original meaning.

Reaching this site requires mountaineering gear and an experienced guide due to challenging terrain and thick ice coverage. The combination of volcanic rock and glacial conditions creates a technically demanding environment.

The caldera contains glacial ice reaching depths of 650 meters with deep crevasses running through it. This thick ice mass may hide a subglacial lake beneath its surface.

GPS coordinates: -38.97470,-71.52133

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40