Mountain Climbing in Oruro

Ascend one of its 6000m peaks and conquer the Andean sky, from where you will understand why the Bolivian altiplano is so sought after by climbers from all over the world.

If you come to Oruro, you will be in one of the highest cities in the world (3735 meters) and surrounded by volcanoes and peaks that exceed 6000 meters in height. In Oruro you will be, literally, touching the sky. This Bolivian region is located between the departments of La Paz and Potosí, only 230 km from Chile. This makes it a very interesting tourist spot for those looking for outdoor programs. Always with the Cordillera de los Andes at your side, here you will find other great points of the Chilean-Bolivian highlands, to continue trying more and more guided mountain climbing programs. Among them, Potosí, Cochabamba or La Paz (Bolivia) or Calama, Arica and Iquique (Chile). Ascents in this area, as in the volcanoes of Sajama, Parinacota or Acotango, require a good level of technical knowledge and good physical preparation. In this type of mountain climbing experience it is recommended to carry out a previous acclimatization due to the altitude of the region.

Top mountain climbing trips | Oruro:

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Nevado Sajama ascent (6542m), Bolivia

Let Jaime, IFMGA certified mountain guide, take you to the summit of Nevado Sajama, a Bolivian volcano and the highest peak in the country.

4 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 505

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Nevado Sajama 5-Day Guided Ascent

Join Jose, an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, for a 5-Day Trek to the summit of Bolivia's Highest Peak, the extinct volcano Nevado Sajama.

5 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 1100

Acotango Volcano (6054m) 4-day ascent

Jaime, IFMGA certified mountain guide, takes you to the top of the Acotango volcano, one of the volcanoes in the Sajama National Park, in the Central Andes.

4 days

Any

FromUSD 500

Ascent to Volcano Parinacota, Sajama

Come with me to this ascent trip to Parinacota, a stratovolcano located in the border between Chile and Bolivia. A real beauty in the middle of the Andes.

4 days

Any

FromUSD 2700

Parinacota volcano (6348m) 4-day ascent

Jaime, IFMGA certified mountain guide, takes you to the top of the Parinacota volcano, an impressively high peak in Bolivia, near the border with Chile.

4 days

Any

FromUSD 500

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Ascent to Nevado Sajama, 6548m

In this 4 days program, we will climb Nevado Sajama, the highest mountain in Bolivia, with 6548 m. Sajama town is located in the southeast of Bolivia, 25 km near the border with Chile. This region is rich in thermal waters, and it’s where the Lauca River begins. It is also the natural habitat

4 days

Any

FromUSD 1055

Nevado Sajama, Parinacota & Acotango: 16-day Mountaineering expedition from La Paz, Bolivia

Come and join Luciano, an EPGAMT certified guide, for a 16-day mountaineering expedition in the Andes of Bolivia that includes several peaks, including Sajama.

16 days

Intermediate

Fit

18-day Huayna Potosi (6,088m) expedition in Bolvia with Nevado Sajama and Parinacota summits

Come and join Luciano, an EPGAMT certified guide, for an 18-day climbing expedition in the Andes of Bolivia that will take you up several peaks, including Huayna Potosi.

18 days

Intermediate

Fit

4-day Parinacota Volcano guided ascent

Come try this 4-day Parinacota Volcano guided ascent. Jenaro, a IFMGA certified guide, will take you up to this perfectly shaped mountain!

4 days

Any

FromUSD 1412

4-day Guided ascent to Sajama in the Bolivian Andes

Follow José, IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this 4-day expedition to the summit of Nevado Sajama. Reach the highest point of Bolivia and enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes!

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

15-day Guided Expedition of the Parinacota Volcano – Chilean Altiplano

World traveler and AEGM certified mountain guide Pako De Miguel leads this one-of-a-kind cultural expedition through the Chilean Altiplano to the summit of the Parinacota Volcano.

15 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromUSD 2650

Sajama and Parinacota volcanoes one-week trip

This 1-week ascent to the top of Sajama and Parinacota volcanoes is suitable for intermediate climbers and a great way to get to know the beautiful Bolivian Andes. Join IFMGA certified Bernardo!

7 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 858

Sajama Volcano 5-day mountaineering trip

Join Bernardo, local IFMGA certified Mountain Guide, on an unforgettable 4-day climbing expedition to the summit of the famed Sajama Volcano, in the Bolivian Andes.

5 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 640

Climb a 6000-meter peak in the Andes: Acotango volcano

Eduardo, a Chilean IFMGA certified mountain guide, is planning a custom trip in the Andean High Plateau. During 9 days you'll hike among the Chilean and Bolivian highlands and conquer 2 summits. One of them is the amazing Nevado Acotango.

9 days

Any

FromUSD 2050

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Bolivia

This famous Bolivian lake is located 55 km from Oruro and here is the island of Panza, ideal for a day of fishing after an ascent to its high volcanoes. Nearby live a lot of indigenous families with ancestral customs. The area is considered an ecological reserve due to its diversity of fauna.

Good to know:

Language

Spanish

Currency

Bolivian

Best time to visit

All year round, although the best months are October and November

How to get there

Several bus companies connect Oruro with the main cities of Bolivia. From La Paz (Bolivia's capital with connections to all the airports in the world), you have a travel time of approximately 4 hours. There are also buses from Chile and if you prefer the train, you can travel to Oruro from Uyuni or Villazón stations

More info about Mountain Climbing in Oruro:

Every year in Oruro, one of the most important carnivals in the world takes place. In 2001, Unesco declared the Oruro Carnival as “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”; recognizing the religious and cultural value that it represents. If you are planning your mountain climbing tour in February, do not miss the experience!

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