Huaynaputina

The volcanic structure rises to 4,850 meters and contains three vents within an amphitheater formation, featuring active fumaroles and mineral-rich hot springs.

The 1600 eruption marked the largest volcanic event in South American history, causing temperature drops across the Northern Hemisphere and affecting global climate patterns.

The name derives from Quechua language, reflecting local understanding of volcanic activity through indigenous terminology and traditional interpretations of natural phenomena.

Visitors access the volcano through the Moquegua region, with the metropolitan area of Arequipa serving as the primary transportation and accommodation hub.

The volcano's deposits at Calicanto contain five distinct layers that document the sequence of the 1600 eruption, including Plinian tephra and crystal-rich ashfall.

Location: Moquegua Department

Elevation above the sea: 4,850 m

Made from material: andesite

Part of: Volcanic arc of Peru

GPS coordinates: -16.61583,-70.85000

Latest update: May 24, 2025 01:58