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Huayna Potosi 2 day Guided Climb

Huayna Potosí
Huayna Potosí
Huayna Potosí
Huayna Potosí

Come and spend 2 days climbing the amazing Huayna Potosi with IFMGA certified mountain guide Jenaro and enjoy views that you will never forget.

Not specified

Andes

2 Days

May - Nov

Fit

Intermediate


Description

The Huayna Potosi (6,088m) is an iconic peak in the Cordillera Real in Bolivia.

The Huayna Potosi is located just 25 kilometers from the city of La Paz. It is truly an amazing peak because there is nothing else near it that comes close to its height and size. Thus making the climb to its summit so special because it provides a panoramic view you will never forget.

On the first day, we will drive for one-and-a-half hours from La Paz to the Zongo Plateau (4,850m). Once there, we will start hiking. After two-and-a-half hours we will reach the glacier. After that, we will make our way up to the Campo Argentino (5,500m). We will either camp there, or at a lower camp, depending on the groups' acclimatization.

On the second day, we will wake up early and begin our ascent to the summit. The first stage will involve scaling a 45° slope called La Pala. After that, we will continue climbing for the next five to five-and-a-half hours until we reach the summit. Once you are standing at the summit, you will be able to see Lake Titicaca, the Altiplano, and the entire Cordillera Real. Finally, after you have taken in enough of the view to last a lifetime, we will descend and drive back to La Paz.

So if you want to climb to the top of the Huayna Potosi in only 2 days, just send me a message, and let me guide you to the glory of its summit. 

I also offer a 3-day and 4-day option for the trip. Each option has its own advantages and is its own experience. So if you would like to enjoy the 3-day option, you can join me here. Or, if you want to enjoy the 4-day option, you can join me here.

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

Price details

Transportation costs $60.


About the guide

Guide profile image

-Jenaro

4.50

(5)

Mountain Guide

I work together with several IFMGA/UIAGM colleagues. So if I'm not available to guide you, one of my colleagues equally certified will guide you.

I began to climb the mountain when I was 15 years old. I was born in Pinaya (3.800 m.a.s.l.), a region located not far away from the top of the base camp of the majestic snow-covered Illimani (6.462 m.a.s.l.). I dedicated most part of my life to climb different ice and Rock Mountains through the Cordillera Real, Cordillera Occidental, and Cordillera de Apolobamba.

Certificates

AGMTB | UIAGM

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What people are saying about this trip

Stephen

4.00

The overall experience was quite excellent. The guide as well as mountain were fantastic and I had an absolutely incredible time climbing this mountain. Jenaro is an fantastic example of hard working South American who wants best for his people as well as his clients. For example, when we initially met he found out how I was charged almost twice as much for a taxi as I should have been, chased the taxi driver down, and made them give me back my money. He is a very caring and very responsible guide. However, I was somewhat concerned about the overall organization of the trip. First and foremost, Jenaro is not actually the guide who goes up the mountain with you - he runs the organization that provides a guide as well as any gear you may need. In addition, at times the entire outfit seemed quite disorganized. For example, when I arrived to La Paz and let Jenaro know I had arrived he thought I was coming the next day and seemed to need convincing to let me hike the day I wanted to despite multiple back and forth discussions over WhatsApp. There were other small, yet very prominent, cases of of not having clear organization. As said before, Jenaro is a very caring and knowledgeable resource in La Paz however could certainly improve in organization and structuring his business.


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