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Chachani

Arequipa, Peru
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Ranked #13 of 24 attractions in Arequipa
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: This large extinct volcano, 6,057 meters in height, rises above Arequipa in southern Peru and is a popular site for climbers.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

Going up at 5400m. with ease and power, suddenly one of the rented boot from the agency broke in 2 pieces forcing us to go down with difficulties. At this altitude it could be really dangerous to have such bad material rented (frostbite etc..). The tour operator "peru adventure tours jerusalen 410 arequipa" doesn't want to fully payback. TAKE YOUR... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

Chachani is labeled as one of the easiest mountains over 6000meters. It is recommended to engage an agency to organize the transportation and a guide as the climb starts in the middle of the night. The climb can be done either as two days expedition where the first day you are driven for approx.2,5 hours from Arequipa to the parking... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2010
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