At what altitude does Bolivia's highest mountain rise?
Bolivia's highest mountain is Nevado Sajama, a volcano that peaks at 6,542 meters in altitude. This summit is located in Sajama National Park, in the western part of the country.
Nevado Sajama: Giant of the Bolivian Andes
The Nevado Sajama dominates Bolivia with its 6542 meters of altitude. This majestic summit is not just a mountain, but a sleeping stratovolcano, characteristic of the western Andes mountain range.
Location and characteristics
- Situation: Sajama National Park, Oruro department, close to the Chilean border
- Type: inactive stratovolcano covered with eternal snow
- Geological formation: born from Andean volcanic activity
- Climate: glacial at altitude, with temperatures that can drop to -20°C
Key points for travelers
Nevado Sajama can be visited from the village of Sajama, accessible by 4x4 from La Paz. Technical climbing requires high mountain experience and prior acclimatization. The park is also home to the world's highest trees, the queñuas, which resist up to 5200m altitude.