Illimani Base Camp

 – Region: La Paz — Cordillera Real (Illimani SW face, above Palca village)

 – Elevation: 4600

 – GPS Coordinates: 16.634° S, 67.770° W

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — 3hr 4WD from La Paz to Palca + 3–4hr hike to meadow BC 

 – Opening Season: May–Sep

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

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream (treat) – Meals & food: No — all food BYO; guides provide on tours

Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Cash — La Paz agencies; 4WD access from Palca village

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Illimani (6,438m) — Bolivia’s 2nd highest and the iconic mountain visible as La Paz’s SE backdrop. Beautiful meadow BC below the SW face glacier. The ‘golden eagle’ of the Cordillera Real. Views of La Paz at night from camp.

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