Cumbres Bolivia Acotango in Summits
Difficulty: AD/AI 2 - 6052 m.a.s.l. - 3 days
Acotango
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Description
Mount Acotango is a volcano located at the border of Chile, part of the Quimsa chatas along with Mount Maria Capunata and Mount Guallatire. This trio belongs to the Sajama National Park on the Bolivian side and to the Lauca National Park on the Chilean side.

Itinerary (4 days)
Day 1:
La Paz
Village of Sajama
Departure from La Paz to the village of Sajama in the morning. During the trip we enter the Sajama National Park, where we can discover the chullpas (tombs) of the Chipaya culture, ancestors of Bolivian people in this region. We can also watch the transformation of the landscape, something indescribable. Then, we arrive at the village of Sajama.
Day 2:
Village of Sajama
High camp
A relaxed day. Our transport drives us up to our camp at 5200 m.a.s.l. During the tour, we can see an extensive high plateau, with a spectacular change of colors while the sun dips below the horizon.
Day 3:
High camp
Acotango summit
Village of Sajama
We leave at dawn attempting to reach the summit. Once we reach it, we discover the surrounding landscapes with the twin volcanoes of this mountain. The vehicle will be awaiting our return to go back to the village of Sajama.
Day 4:
Village of Sajama
La Paz
A relaxed day. First thing in the morning we load the vehicle and head for Aguas Calientes, where we have a delightful time in a natural hot spring enjoying the view of Mount Sajama (Bolivia’s highest mountain, 6547 m.a.s.l). Finally, we head for the highway to La Paz.
   

Itinerary (3 days)
Day 1:
La Paz
Village of Sajama
Departure from La Paz to the village of Sajama in the morning. During the trip we enter the Sajama National Park, where we can discover the chullpas (tombs) of the Chipaya culture, ancestors of Bolivian people in this region. We can also watch the transformation of the landscape, something indescribable. Then, we arrive at the village of Sajama.
Day 2:
Village of Sajama
High camp
A relaxed day. Our transport drives us up to our camp at 5200 m.a.s.l. During the tour, we can see an extensive high plateau, with a spectacular change of colors while the sun dips below the horizon.
Day 3:
High camp
Acotango summit
La Paz
We leave at dawn attempting to reach the summit. Once we reach it, we discover the surrounding landscapes with the twin volcanoes of this mountain. The vehicle will be awaiting our return to go back to La Paz.
   
Price
Itinerary 3 days. Cost per person is $us 784* American dollars.
Price calculated considering 2 people and double room accommodation at a five-star hotel in La Paz.

* Price subject to variation according to the number of people and selected hotel class.

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Services included

Recommendations
To participate in this tour a good physical condition is required, especially talking about high mountain climbing (altitudes above 5500 m.a.s.l.). This is an ideal route for those initiating in mountain climbing because it does not present further complications; with a good acclimatization chances to reach the summit are many.

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