 | Aerial view of Nevado Coropuna from the south (photo by Norm Banks, USGS) <click to enlarge> |
Nevado Coropuna
20922 ft (6377 m) Highest volcano in Peru . |
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| Location: | Cordillera Occidental, SW Peru, 95 miles (150 km) NW of Arequipa | ||
| Lat / Long: | 15.5° S, 72.6° W | ||
| Volcanic Type: | Stratovolcano complex | ||
| Volcanic Status: | Active (fumaroles) | ||
| First Ascent: | Hiram Bingham & party, 1911 (probable Inca ascent, before 1500) | ||
| First Ski Descent: | |||
| Skiable Vertical: | ? | ||
A brief description of Nevado Coropuna will be added here soon, along with a topographic map.
More photos and info about routes, access, etc. may be added in the future ...