Zapaleri, Historic site at the tripoint of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile
Cerro Zapaleri stands at 5,648 meters above sea level, featuring two summits of equal height and a small lake in one of its craters.
The mountain emerged on the Tara Ignimbrite approximately 2.89 million years ago, forming through complex volcanic activity that created layers of andesite and basalt.
The mountain served as a source of obsidian for ancient civilizations, with archaeological evidence showing material distribution within a 350-kilometer radius.
Access to Cerro Zapaleri is possible through the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve from Bolivia or the Los Flamencos National Reserve from Chile.
The volcanic structure contains a frozen lake at one summit while the other summit displays an eroded central chimney of identical elevation.
GPS coordinates: -22.81380,-67.18066
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:25
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