Nevado Illimani

The Guardian of La Paz

The mystical mountain

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Tour Summary

Lying to the south of La Paz, Illimani is an imposing presence on the skyline from everywhere in the city. 

This enormous massif is over 8km long has 4 peaks over 6000m; the southern ‘true’ stands at 6442m.

 This mountain is only recommended if you are very well acclimatized and have previous mountaineering experience. 

DID YOU KNOW?

Due to climate change Illimani’s glacier shrinks year-on-year. The ascent becomes correspondingly more challenging every season.

Illimani is considered to be the guardian spirit of La Paz. As part of Aymara tradition, in August gifts and offerings are made to Pacha Mama (mother nature) at the base of Illimani.

Illimani has unfortunately been the site of an increasing number of mountaineering accidents in the last couple of years. Please use a certified professional guide!

Tour details:

Altittude:6442m/21,122 ft

Days:4 days, 3 nights

Season:May to October

Activities:Mountainering

Difficulty:Grade II/P.D.

Location:Cordillera Real

Guide:English Speaking

Experience:Basic/Medium

Cost:From $805