Climbing Incahuasi: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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One of the ten highest Andean mountains!
The Incahuasi Volcano is located in the Puna of Catamarca, very close to the San Francisco Pass, which connects Argentina with the Chilean Atacama Region. The starting point of this mountain climbing adventure is usually Fiambalá, about 200 km from the base of the mountain. The ascent itself takes between 3 and 4 days. However, it’s important to consider some extra days for acclimatization, since it is a very high volcano (6640 meters). Nearby you can do some warm up treks in Pastos Largos (3300 m), Las Grutas (4000 m), Cerro Falso Morocho (4500 m) and in the Bertrand Volcano, at 5300 meters. As you gain altitude, your body will also feel more comfortable and ready to go through the 6000-meter line towards the major goal: the Incahuasi summit.
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FAQs: Mountain Climbing in Argentina
Why should I choose Incahuasi for my Mountain Climbing adventure?
The house of the Incas
Incahuasi, which is a Quechua word, means "the house of the Incas". It was named like that because the Incas were the first to conquer the volcano's summit at the end of the 16th century. They did it to demonstrate their mastery over the villages and to practice sacred rituals.
Catamarca's Puna
You will enjoy a desert and rustic landscape, with a very wide flora and fauna. From Fiambalá to the base of the Incahuasi, you will discover new volcanoes, deep white salt flats, petrified black lava fields, lagoons and high altitude plains.
Proximity with Chile
From Fiambalá, you can cross to the neighboring country in less than 3 hours by car. The San Francisco pass is the perfect way to get to Chile and try other mountaineering experiences, such as the ascent to the San Francisco volcano or to the top of Ojos del Salado.
When is the best time to travel to Incahuasi for Mountain Climbing?
November to March
What can I expect from the weather during my Mountain Climbing trip in Incahuasi?
There are very cold winters and mild summers. It is an arid semi-desert zone with little rain, the winds come mainly from the west. It is an extremely dry environment and the humidity conditions decrease even more when the altitude is higher.
How can I get to Incahuasi?
The main access routes come from the capital of Catamarca, by national routes 38, 60, 40, and provincial routes 36 and 43. You also have direct access from the provinces of Salta and Tucumán. All the provinces have direct and daily flights to and from Buenos Aires.
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Incahuasi region?
Spanish
What currency is accepted around Incahuasi?
Argentine peso
What's the country code for the Incahuasi region?
+54
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