Chillahuita

#390 among destinations in Chile

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Chillahuita is a dacitic lava dome in northern Chile. It may have formed after the Pleistocene, although argon-argon dating on amphibole has indicated an age of 370,000 ±40,000 years. It has an altitude of about 4,750 metres. It formed in a single non-explosive eruption. ()

Coordinates: 22°10'0"S, 68°1'60"W

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AntofagastaChile

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

Nearby attractions include: Linzor, Cerro del León.

4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Linzor
113 min walk • Volcán Linzor is a stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile. In its vicinity lie Laguna Colorada and Cerro del León.
5.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Cerro del León
136 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.