High mountain
Cerro Toco
A summit above 5,600 meters, accessible with good acclimatization.
Maximum altitude: 5,604 m
Photo: Roberto Ortuzar, CC BY 3.0
The most accessible summit in the area: the climb starts near 5,000 m and in 2 to 3 hours you reach the top, among ice penitentes and views over the whole high plateau.
- Schedule
- 7:00 am to 2:00 pm approx.
- Includes
- Transport, mountain guide, trail rations, trekking poles and helmet.
- Good to know
- Minimum age: 14. Requires at least 2 prior nights in San Pedro.
Times are approximate and change with the season. Jerónimo confirms every detail before you book.
Jerónimo Peluso
Guide in San Pedro de Atacama
I live and work in San Pedro de Atacama. In the desert, altitude shapes the experience: the same excursion can become the highlight of a trip or affect the days that follow, depending on when it is done.
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