Cerro del Azufre

Cerro del Azufre reaches an elevation of 5,846 meters and consists of two volcanic structures with multiple vents and summit craters at the top.

The volcano formed through four distinct eruptive stages spanning 1.1 million years, with the most recent activity occurring between 300,000 and 120,000 years ago.

The mountain name translates to Sulfur Hill from Spanish, indicating the presence of sulfur deposits that were extracted through mining operations.

Access to Cerro del Azufre requires a 4x4 vehicle to navigate the unpaved roads, along with supplies for high altitude conditions and extreme weather.

Hot springs maintaining temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius emerge at the northern base of the mountain, suggesting an underground hydrothermal system.

Location: El Loa Province

Elevation above the sea: 5,846 m

Made from material: andesite

GPS coordinates: -21.78316,-68.23935

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:27