Climbing Ojos del Salado
Soar to the stratovolcano summit perched on the Southern Cone border
Top mountain climbing trips | Ojos del Salado:
There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Ojos del Salado
Standing in the southern section of the Central Volcanic Zone in the Andes, the high rising Ojos del Salado even towers above a neighbouring collection of 6,000-meter peaks. At 6,893 meters, the stratovolcano is the world’s highest active volcano, as well as being the second highest mountain in both the Western and Southern Hemisphere, peaked only slightly by Aconcagua (6,961 meters).
Good to know:
Language
Spanish
Country code
+54 in Argentina and +56 in Chile
Currency
Argentinian peso (ARS) and Chilean peso (CLP)
Best time to visit
Visit during the milder months between October and March for ideal climbing conditions
What's the weather like?
The region of the Ojos del Salado receive a dry climate during the summer months, which is due to its location in the Atacama dessert and the Andes
More info about Mountain Climbing in Ojos del Salado:
The stratovolcano of Ojos del Salado hangs extremely high on the South American border between Argentina and Chile. At 6,893 meters above sea level, it is the highest active volcano on Earth, as well as being the second highest mountain in both the Western and Southern Hemisphere. The Andean giant of Aconcagua (6,961m), the highest mountain, stands just 370 miles away. The translation of the stratovolcano is The Eyes of the Salty One, due to its large deposits of salt in lagoons and glaciers
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