Easy drive from La Paz (90 minutes). 4x4 is best for the route, but not strictly necessary.

A very accessible climb near La Paz (90 minutes), with countless guide companies competing for your custom making it also one of the cheapest 6s in the world. Base camp and High camp both have refuges, there's snow only from high camp. 
The classic route is straightforward, alternatively the French route is way more fun if you have some experience climbing at altitude already.
Either way, the sunrise and views from the top are in their own league. Both La Paz and Lake Titicaca can be seen, along with many other neighbouring Andes peaks.

Starting point for the climb, located at the base of Huayna Potosí. Drive here from La Paz (90 minutes). Sleeping here is optional based on acclimitisation. 

Base Camp

Also known as Campo Roca or Campo Argentino, this is the primary camp above base camp where climbers acclimatize before the summit push. 

High Camp

The final goal of the climb, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

Summit

The climb starts at Base Camp (4700m), moves to High Camp (5130m) for acclimatization, and finally pushes for the Summit (6088m). This route involves straightforward glacier travel but requires good acclimatization and early starts for the final ascent.

For climbing Huayna Potosí, you'll need to pay a National Park entrance fee, which can be obtained locally at the base camp.

This fee grants access to the national park where Huayna Potosí is located.

National Park Entrance Fee

You can drive straight to base camp, staying there is optional. From there it's a three hour walk up to high camp on decent paths without snow/ice. From high camp (the refuge) it's 4-6+ hours to the summit, all on snow. Alternatively there's the 'French route' which breaks off from the main trail an hour or so after high camp and goes up to a lower summit (traversing to the main summit is possible, but not typical).

Base camp

High camp

Huayna Potosi

Acotango, a majestic peak on the Chile-Bolivia border, offers climbers a unique blend of accessibility and high-altitude experience, set against the backdrop of the stunning Andean landscape. Its relatively straightforward ascent is perfect for those looking to step into high-altitude mountaineering, providing a rewarding journey with panoramic views that are simply unforgettable.

Acotango

A 4x4 is best for the route up to base camp, but a normal vehicle can probably do it. 
To Pinaya you could find local transport going there. All guided trips would have this arranged for you / your group.
From Pinaya to base camp there is only private transport options - or walking.
It's just a few hours from Illimani, but half the journey is on bumpy roads.

Illimani, the guardian of La Paz is a striking sight and equally stunning climb. Just a few hours from La Paz, and with a well trodden base camp and high camp, make this challenging peak a nice step into higher altitude climbing. The classic route is challenging enough to be interesting without being too demanding. The views from the top are sublime. La Paz, Lake Titicaca, and other Andean peaks - and of Illimanis lower north summit are a sight to behold.

A field where base camps are erected. There is a good water source, and even two toilets have been built.

High camp located at 5,500 meters. A flat platform with exception views, the ice / snow starts immediately after.

Nido de Cóndores

The highest point of Illimani, offering spectacular views of the Andes.

The climb starts at Base Camp (4400m), ascends to Nido de Cóndores (5500m) for acclimatization, and culminates at the Summit (6438m). The route involves glacier travel and high-altitude exposure, demanding basic technical skills and acclimatization.

For climbing Illimani, you will need to obtain a national park entrance fee, which can be purchased locally.

This fee grants access to the national park area where Illimani is located.

Either walk from Pinaya to base camp, or drive up if you have your own transport. From there it's a three hour walk up to high camp, and then around 5 hours to the summit.

Illimani summit

Condors nest - high camp

The best months to climb Illimani are typically from May to September, when the weather is more stable, and the chances of precipitation are lower. During these months, temperatures are cold, especially at higher elevations, but climbers can generally expect clearer skies and more predictable conditions. Outside of these months, the weather can be more variable, with higher chances of rain and snow, making the climb more challenging.

Illimani

Chachacomani invites adventurers to explore the untouched beauty of the Bolivian Andes, featuring a captivating ascent through diverse ecosystems and high-altitude landscapes. What sets this climb apart is the opportunity to witness the stunning play of light on snow-capped peaks and azure skies, creating an unforgettable and humbling experience for those drawn to the allure of pristine mountain wilderness.

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