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Huayna Potosí is the closest high mountain to La Paz. Surrounded by high mountains, it is roughly 15 miles due north of the city, which makes this mountain the most popular climb in Bolivia. The normal ascent route is a fairly straightforward glacier climb, with some crevasses and a steep climb to the summit.
The Huayna Potosí climb is an exciting 6000 m summit that can be climbed by complete beginners and provides amazing views of the Cordillera Real, Lake Titicaca (3810m), and the Altiplano (4000m). Here is a 3-day itinerary provided by one of our partners in Bolivia, Climbing South America. Day.
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Jun 14, 2019 · This Huayna Potosi blog post will outline some of the most frequent questions you might want to know before you set out to climb Huayna Potosi. It also includes an example itinerary so you know what to expect on a three-day Huayna Potosi climbing tour.
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Dec 10, 2023 · Are you wanting to do the Huayna Potosi climb in Bolivia? Here's everything you need to know including what to pack, costs and more!
In fact, Huayna Potosi is the most climbed mountain in the Cordillera Real and around La Paz.
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Huayna Potosí is one of the busiest mountains in the Cordillera Real since it is located near the city of La Paz (it is also said that thanks to this it is possible to acclimatize more easily to the elevation).
Huayna Potosi, part of the Cordillera Real, is the the most accessible/popular trekking peak from La Paz, Bolivia, due to its proximity to El Alto, and also ...
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