El Plomo, Mountain summit in central Andes, Chile.
The mountain reaches an elevation of 5,434 meters above sea level and stands as the largest peak visible from the capital city of Santiago.
Gustav Brandt and Rudolph Lucke completed the first recorded European ascent of the mountain in 1896, marking a significant milestone in regional mountaineering.
In 1954, archaeologists discovered the preserved remains of a nine-year-old child at the summit, now exhibited at the National Museum of Natural History.
The optimal climbing period extends from November through March, with January and March providing snow-free approaches to most sections of the mountain.
A 1932 aircraft accident on the mountain remained concealed under ice and snow until its discovery in March 1934, revealing the harsh winter conditions.
Location: Cordillera Province
Elevation above the sea: 5,424 m
GPS coordinates: -33.23684,-70.21445
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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