Ampato

The Ampato volcano reaches an elevation of 6,288 meters and consists of three volcanic cones rising from an eroded base in Peru's Cordillera Occidental.

The first documented ascent of Ampato occurred in 1966 by mountaineer R. Culbert, though indigenous Peruvians likely reached its summit centuries earlier.

The mountain holds spiritual importance for Andean communities, evidenced by the 1995 discovery of a preserved Inca girl offered during ancient ceremonies.

The climbing season extends from May through September when weather conditions become more favorable for reaching the ice-covered volcanic summit.

Scientific analysis indicates that Ampato produced substantial lava flows approximately 17,000 years ago, shaping the current geological formations of the region.

Location: Arequipa Department

Elevation above the sea: 6,288 m

Part of: Volcanic arc of Peru

GPS coordinates: -15.82050,-71.88017

Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:30