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Day
1LA PAZ (11,810 ft./3600 m). – SAJAMA VILLAGE (13,779 ft./ 4200m.)
Climbing the Acotango Volcano (6,052 m / 19,855 ft)
Your adventure begins at 8:40 AM, with pick-up from your hotel or our office in La Paz, Bolivia. We’ll head west across the stunning Altiplano, a scenic 4-hour drive to the village of Sajama.
Along the way, we’ll make a cultural stop to visit the "Chullpas"—ancient funerary towers built by pre-Columbian civilizations. These archaeological sites offer a fascinating glimpse into Bolivia’s rich history.
By the afternoon, we’ll arrive in Sajama Village, located at an altitude of 4,200 meters (13,779 ft). You’ll check into a comfortable hostel with private bathrooms, where you can relax and acclimatize.
At 7:00 PM, we’ll enjoy a warm dinner and spend the night in Sajama, preparing for the climb ahead.
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Day
2SAJAMA VILLAGE (13,779 ft./ 4200m.) – ACOTANGO SUMMIT (19,855 ft. / 6052m.) – LA PAZ (11,810 ft./3600 m).
Summit Day – Acotango Volcano (6,052 m / 19,855 ft)
Around 2:00 AM, we depart from Sajama village in a 4WD vehicle, heading toward the Acotango trailhead at approximately 5,400 meters (17,716 ft). From here, we begin our progressive ascent toward the summit.
The ascent takes around 4 hours and is considered relatively easy for a high-altitude climb. Depending on the season, we may encounter snow or ice along the route. During the end of the dry season (winter), it is sometimes possible to reach the summit without the use of crampons and ice axes even complete the climb with trekking poles.
Upon reaching the summit at 6,052 meters (19,855 ft), you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Sajama National Park and the surrounding volcanoes—a truly magical experience.
We then begin the descent to 5,400 meters (17,716 ft), which takes approximately 2 hours. There is the option to descend via an alternate rocky route, offering a different perspective of the mountain. until where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Sajama village. From there, we continue the return journey to La Paz, arriving by the end of the day 7:30 pm.