Pomerape, Lauca

Name: Pomerape
Address: Lauca, Chile

#3 among attractions in Lauca

Natural attraction, Volcano

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Pomerape is a stratovolcano lying on the border of northern Chile and Bolivia. It is part of the Payachata complex of volcanoes, together with Parinacota Volcano to the south. The name "Payachata" means "twins" and refers to their appearance. It hosts glaciers down to elevations of 5,300–5,800 metres, lower on the northern slope. ()

Local name: Volcán Pomerape Last eruption: 290 A.D.Elevation: 20610 ftCoordinates: 18°7'41"S, 69°7'45"W

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Pomerape – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parinacota Volcano, Qullqi Warani.

2.7 miS
Volcano with hiking and climbing
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5.7 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
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Pomerape, Lauca

Facts and practical information

Pomerape – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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