– Region: Salta — Near Paso San Francisco (Atacama border, Puna de Atacama)

 – Elevation: 4600

 – GPS Coordinates: 24.720° S, 68.537° W

 – Access Difficulty: T4 — Multi-day 4WD (10hr+ from Salta city) + 2-day ascent 

 – Opening Season: Apr–Nov (dry season)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds:  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: No — BYO essential – Meals & food: No — self-cook

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Permit (Salta Province) + guide mandatory | turismosalta.gov.ar

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: World’s 3rd highest active volcano (6,739m). 1999: discovery of 3 perfectly preserved Inca mummies (‘Los Niños de Llullaillaco’) — now in MAAM museum in Salta. Technically straightforward but extreme altitude. Permit from Salta Province mandatory. No public transport.