San Pedro

San Pedro rises to an elevation of 6,145 meters and consists of two distinct cones formed through different geological stages in the Andes mountain range.

The older cone underwent a significant collapse event that created a large debris avalanche deposit on the western pampa during its early formation period.

Local indigenous communities maintain traditional practices and ceremonial connections to the mountain, considering it an essential part of their territorial heritage.

Routes established by former sulfur miners provide access paths to the summit, while Chile Route 21 circles the northern and western sections of the volcano.

The volcano features a younger cone with four separate eruption phases that produced different types of lava flows, including andesite and dacite formations.

Location: El Loa Province

Elevation above the sea: 6,145 m

GPS coordinates: -21.88786,-68.39140

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:27