Charquini Summit (acclimatization peak)

 – Region: La Paz — Cordillera Real (Charquini massif, below Huayna Potosí)

 – Elevation: 5392

 – GPS Coordinates: 16.281° S, 68.157° W

 – Access Difficulty: T2 — 3–4hr from Milluni base; non-technical snow/scree 

 – Opening Season: May–Sep

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

 – Drinking Water: Yes — snowmelt – Meals & food: No

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Included in Huayna Potosí guided packages

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Charquini (5,392m) — ideal acclimatization peak before Huayna Potosí. Non-technical (no crampons needed in dry season). Summit views of Zongo Valley hydroelectric dams, Altiplano, and Huayna Potosí itself. Often Day 1 activity in combined itineraries.

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