Cerro El Cóndor

Cerro El Cóndor reaches an elevation of 6,373 meters and consists of two distinct volcanic structures covering 281 square kilometers of mountainous terrain.

The volcano developed through two main phases of activity, with radiometric dating indicating volcanic events spanning from 2.89 to 0.02 million years ago.

The mountain landscape of Cerro El Cóndor influences the traditions and daily life of indigenous communities in the Puna de Atacama region.

Access to Cerro El Cóndor requires specialized mountain equipment and careful planning due to extreme temperatures and high-altitude conditions.

Multiple summit craters measure between 100 to 350 meters in diameter, with lava flows extending 17 kilometers from the central peak.

Location: Antofagasta de la Sierra Department

Elevation above the sea: 6,373 m

GPS coordinates: -26.63090,-68.36140

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:58