Licancabur Volcano
Volcán Licancabur
A perfectly conical volcano on the Bolivia–Chile border, rising to 5,916 m. A crater lake sits at the summit, with Inca ritual remains, and it overlooks Laguna Verde.
Licancabur rises on the south shore of Laguna Verde. Its symmetrical shape makes it the most striking landmark in the area, and it can also be seen from San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. The summit crater lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, and archaeologists have found Inca-period ceremonial structures on the peak. Climbs usually start from the Laguna Verde camp on the Bolivian side and require a guide, leaving around 2 a.m. The round trip takes 10–12 hours and requires good high-altitude acclimatisation; it is advisable to spend several days adjusting in Uyuni or San Pedro de Atacama first. Most visitors only admire and photograph it from Laguna Verde. Coordinates refer to the summit.
Opening hours
Climbing requires a guide; seasonal