Llullaillaco

Llullaillaco rises to 6,739 meters in the Andes Mountains, standing as the second-highest active volcano in the world after Nevados Ojos del Salado.

The southeastern flank of the volcano experienced a substantial collapse approximately 150,000 years ago, resulting in a debris avalanche extending 25 kilometers across the landscape.

The discovery of three perfectly preserved Inca child mummies at the summit in 1999 established Llullaillaco as the location of the highest archaeological site worldwide.

The volcano features multiple climbing routes accessible from both Chile and Argentina, with most paths following ancient Inca trails to reach the summit.

The extreme cold and dry conditions at the summit create an environment where temperatures remain below -8°C throughout the year, with annual precipitation between 20-50 millimeters.

Location: Los Andes Department

Elevation above the sea: 6,723 m

GPS coordinates: -24.71996,-68.53681

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24