The area of the volcano Ojos del Salado is one of the most unexplored in the Chilean altiplano. It is characterized by the existence of volcanoes that exceed the 6000 meters and archaeological remains that were found at high altitudes.
Ojos del Salado Volcano is not only the highest peak of the Chilean Andes: 22,600 feet (6,893 meters) above sea level, but it is also the highest active volcano on earth, presenting a challenge to mountain climbers. It has two shelters, the first is located at 16,830 feet (5,100 mt) and the second at 18,975 feet (5,750 mt), making this difficult ascent a little easier for adventurers.
Despite there are fumaroles on its peak, there have not been eruptions in recent times. It has been suggested that the lack of eruption records is due to the remoteness and inaccessibility of the mountain, virtually impossible to reach until not long ago.
The ascension is relatively easy, except for the final stretch, where the use of strings and climbing gear is compulsory.
Location : Atacama Region, 245 km (153 mi) northeast of Copiapó.
The cuisine in the North of Chile is characterized by a variety of legumes and cereals, due to the arid climate. Within the most common ingredients are quinoa, a staple in the Inca culture, also is the potato, carrot and various tropical fruits like mango, passion fruit and guava.
Among typical dishes are roast alpaca cooked on firewood, chuño which is a soup-based Popes alpaca, onion, wheat and other vegetables. Also you can find al types of seafood and fishes to make differents dishes.
Further to the North, a typical sweet is the chumbeque this fact of flour, lard and layers of Orange, mango, passion fruit jams. There are also the pululos, which are a kind of very common puffed rice in the north end.
The weather in this place is desertic, which means that throughout the year there is a very large temperature oscillation between day and night. The average annual temperatures are between 15° C and 3° C.
Many of the excursions and tours that are done include visiting places that are in the Chilean plateau, 3,500 above sea levels. This means that people may experience altitude sickness. It is important that people drink lots of water so they keep their body well hydrated. People shouldn’t make sudden or harsh movements, and let their body get used to the heights and the altitude.
Stores in rural areas are open all day, but they close between 13.00 and 15.00. We advise you to carry local currency (Chilean pesos), since it isn’t possible to pay with debit or credit cards in kiosks and rural stores.
Do not throw garbage on the beaches, parks or streets. To take care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. Avoid fines by following the rules.
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