Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes rises 5,924 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes that reach 45 degrees in the upper sections due to viscous lava flows.

The first documented ascent of the volcano occurred on October 27, 1971, by three Chilean mountaineers from Club Andino de Chile: Sergio Kunstmann, Pedro Rosende, and José Carrasco.

The mountain stands near the Los Flamencos National Reserve, where local communities maintain connections to the surrounding volcanic landscape through traditional practices.

Access to the volcano requires proper high-altitude equipment and acclimatization, with climbers needing to register at the nearest CONAF office before attempting the ascent.

The summit crater contains a red-colored lake at 5,870 meters elevation, where specialized microorganisms thrive in the acidic waters affected by volcanic activity.

GPS coordinates: -23.36486,-67.68183

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:44