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Cerro del Quimal, Mountain summit in Cordillera Domeyko, Chile

Located west of Salar de Atacama, Cerro del Quimal reaches an elevation of 3,700 meters within the northern section of Cordillera Domeyko mountain range.

The mountain stands as part of the Cordillera Domeyko range, which extends 600 kilometers north-south along the eastern border of the Atacama Desert.

The Likan-Antay people recognize Cerro del Quimal, known as Mama Kimanchu in Kunza language, as a feminine mountain connected to rainwater and fertility.

While no established climbing routes exist, the mountain presents opportunities for hiking and photography, with the summit accessible from multiple directions.

The shadow of neighboring Licancabur mountain reaches Cerro del Quimal's peak at dawn on August 1st, marking a significant natural phenomenon.

GPS coordinates: -23.10720,-68.66192

Latest update: March 19, 2025 11:35

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