Base Camp
Base Camp is a campsite in Oruro, Altiplano and has an elevation of 4,820 metres. Base Camp is situated nearby to the peak Chucarero, as well as near Wisalla.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sajama National Park and Nevado Sajama.
Sajama National Park
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Sajama National Park is a national park located in the Oruro Department, Bolivia. It borders Lauca National Park in Chile. The park is home to the indigenous Aymara people, whose influential ancient culture can be seen in various aspects throughout the park.
Nevado Sajama
Volcano
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Nevado Sajama is an extinct volcano and the highest peak in Bolivia. The mountain is located in Sajama Province, in Oruro Department. It is situated in Sajama National Park and is a composite volcano consisting of a stratovolcano on top of several lava domes. Nevado Sajama is situated 3½ km east of Base Camp.
Wisalla
Peak
Wisalla is a 5,031-metre-high mountain in the Andes of Bolivia. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Curahuara de Carangas Municipality. Wisalla lies south-west of the dormant Sajama volcano. Wisalla is situated 3 km west of Base Camp.
Base Camp
- Type: Campsite
- Also known as: “Campo Base subida al Sajama”
- Categories: tourism and camping
- Location: Oruro, Altiplano, Bolivia, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-18.11123° or 18° 6′ 40″ southLongitude
-68.91692° or 68° 55′ 1″ westElevation
4,820 metres (15,814 feet)Open location code
57HHV3QM+G6OpenStreetMap ID
node 3275527888OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=camp_site
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