PRIVATE EXPEDITION of 3 days/2 nights
One of the highest peaks visible from Santiago, alongside Cerro Leonera. Like the Tórtolas mountain, El Plomo is considered an “Apu Wamani” in Inca culture, which means “guardian of the valley”.
In February of 1954 one of the most important discoveries in the field of archaeology was made here: the Plomo Mummy, a nine-year-old boy who was sacrificed to transform the mountain into a sacred space and thereby transcend time.
PICK UP TIME FIRST DAY: 8:00 am.
RETURN TIME THIRD DAY: 19:00 pm aprox.
TRANSFER TIME FROM SANTIAGO: 90 minutes.
DURATION OF THE TREKKING ROUND TRIP: 20 hours aprox.
INITIAL ALTITUD: 3.600 meters - 11.811 feet.
FINAL ALTITUD: 5.424 meters - 17.795 feet.DIFFICULTY: Demanding
THE EXPEDITION INCLUDES:
NOT INCLUDES:
MUST BRING (we also have to rent):
RECOMMENDATIONS: Comfortable mountain shoes, technical mountain clothing, sun hat (preferably hat with wings), backpack, sunglasses and sunscreen, lip balm, bottle for water.
SEASON: October - May
One of the highest peaks visible from Santiago, alongside Cerro Leonera. Like the Tórtolas mountain, El Plomo is considered an “Apu Wamani” in Inca culture, which means “guardian of the valley”.
In February of 1954 one of the most important discoveries in the field of archaeology was made here: the Plomo Mummy, a nine-year-old boy who was sacrificed to transform the mountain into a sacred space and thereby transcend time.
Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly
Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly
Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly
Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly
Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly
Santiago of Chile – Valle Nevado (Andarivel Tres Puntas) – Federación Base Camp.
8:00 am : Pick-up in Santiago.
10:00 am : Arrive to Valle Nevado.
14:00 pm : Lunch.
4:00 pm : Arrive to Federación Base Camp.
7:00 pm : Dinner.