Cerro Chao

#142 among destinations in Chile

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Cerro Chao is a lava flow complex associated with the Cerro del León volcano in the Andes. It is the largest known Quaternary silicic volcano body and part of the most recent phase of activity in the Altiplano–Puna volcanic complex. ()

Coordinates: 22°7'0"S, 68°9'0"W

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AntofagastaChile

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Cerro Chao – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paniri, Cerro del León.

6.4 miNW
Cone volcano with 3 craters and lake
Paniri
163 min walk • Nestled in the remote landscapes of Northern Chile, Paniri is a towering sentinel that forms part of the Andean volcanic belt. This stratovolcano, characterized by its classic conical shape, is a testament to the powerful geological forces that continue to shape the...
2.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Cerro del León
76 min walk • Cerro del León is a stratovolcano located in El Loa province, Antofagasta Region, Chile. It is part of the Chilean Central Volcanic Zone and forms a volcanic lineament with neighbouring Paniri and Toconce that was active into the Holocene.