Cerro Blanco, Mountain summit in Recoleta, Santiago, Chile.
Cerro Blanco is a mountain summit in the Andes of central Chile that rises to about 5350 meters elevation. This peak features steep rock faces and technical climbing passages that require mountaineering skills and experience.
The mountain served as a natural landmark for travelers and explorers crossing the Andes between Chile and Argentina during colonial times. Its location made it a recognized waypoint for expeditions throughout the region.
Local mountaineering clubs organize regular expeditions to Cerro Blanco, contributing to the development of climbing techniques and mountain safety protocols.
Climbing this mountain requires high-altitude mountaineering experience, specialized gear, and proper acclimatization to the elevation. The best climbing window is during the southern summer when weather conditions are more stable.
On clear days, the summit offers wide views stretching from the Pacific coast to distant snow-covered Andean peaks. This expansive panorama reveals the vast geography spanning the entire region.
GPS coordinates: -33.41946,-70.64578
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22
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