Region guide

Atacama

High desert approaches to major Andean volcanoes.

Mountains

Cerro San José

5856 m in Chile

Frequent Chilean high-altitude objective near Santiago acclimatisation circuits.

Full mountain guide is still being expanded.

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Gateway city

Copiapó

Atacama logistics hub for Ojos del Salado expeditions.