Chachani
A volcanic massif rising to 6,057 meters, often called one of the easiest 6,000-meter peaks to climb, with vehicles able to take you up to about 5,000 meters.
Chachani lies about 25 km north of the city and is the highest of Arequipa's three volcanoes. Off-road vehicles can drive you to a starting point at about 5,000 meters. Most people climb it in two days and one night. The technical difficulty is low, but you must contend with high altitude and bitter cold. In the dry season, crampons are often needed, so hire a licensed guide and rent gear, and acclimatize beforehand in Cusco, Puno, or the Colca area. If you don't climb, you can still see its snow-covered slopes from viewpoints in the city, such as Yanahuara.
Opening hours
Hiking best in the dry season
Nearby sights
- El Misti
- Mirador de Carmen Alto
- Ruta del Sillar
- Mirador de Yanahuara
- Recoleta Monastery
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- Basilica and Convent of San Francisco
- Monastery of Santa Teresa