Karymsky

This volcano reaches 4,670 meters altitude and contains four nested calderas with fallout deposits, lava domes, and pyroclastic materials at its structure.

The largest volcanic eruption in the Central Andes occurred at Cerro Blanco around 2300 BCE, generating extensive ignimbrite layers across the region.

Indigenous communities near Cerro Blanco established mountain sanctuaries with offerings to volcanoes, connecting natural phenomena to divine manifestations.

The site features accessible trails through volcanic terrain, though visitors should prepare for high-altitude conditions and temperature variations throughout the day.

The volcano displays Earth's largest wind-formed ripple marks, reaching heights of 2.3 meters and extending across wavelengths of 43 meters.

GPS coordinates: -26.75948,-67.73990

Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:07