Tupungato Volcano, Extinct stratovolcano in Central Andes, Chile and Argentina.
Mount Tupungato rises 6,570 meters above sea level, featuring a symmetrical cone shape with layers of volcanic deposits and permanent snow cover.
The first successful climb to the summit was accomplished in 1897 by mountaineers Matthias Zurbriggen and Stuart Vines during their Andes expedition.
The name Tupungato originates from the Quechua language, meaning 'stars viewpoint' due to its elevated position in the Andes Mountains.
The complete mountain expedition requires 13 days with multiple base camps, specialized equipment, and mandatory guidance from certified mountain professionals.
In 1947, an aircraft named Star Dust crashed into the mountain's glacier, with its remains discovered in 2000 after being preserved in ice.
Location: Tunuyán Department
Elevation above the sea: 6,570 m
GPS coordinates: -33.35839,-69.77035
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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