🌄 Why Cerro Plomo?
Inca Sanctuary: Summit hosts the best-preserved Inca mummy ("El Niño del Plomo" found here in 1954).
Santiago’s Skyline: Visible from the city on clear days—your training ground becomes your trophy.
Gateway Peak: Ideal prep for Aconcagua or Marmolejo.
📅 3-Day Summit Itinerary (Fast & Focused)
DAY 1: Santiago → La Parva (2,600m)
4x4 ascent through Farellones ski resort, gear check at Refugio Alemania.
Sunset Talk: "Inca Astronomy & Mountain Worship" (includes replica artifacts).
DAY 2: High Camp → Summit Push
Alpine start via Glaciar La Paloma (crampons required).
Sacred Site: Pass the actual mummy discovery spot (4,900m) at dawn.
Summit Reward: 360° views of Aconcagua & Tupungato.
DAY 3: Return
Certification: Andes Partner summit badge + 3D-printed replica of Inca artifact.
✅ INCLUDED
🚐 Transport: Santiago → La Parva round-trip.
🧊 Technical Gear: Crampons, ice axes (rent boots separately).
🏕️ Camping: High-altitude tents + -10°C sleeping bags.
🧭 Cultural Guide: Andean archaeologist joins summit day.
❌ NOT INCLUDED
Personal clothing (layer for -15°C windchill).
Santiago hotels pre/post-trip.
Optional: Museum entry to see real mummy (Santiago, $8 USD).
Cerro El Plomo Expedition (5,424m) – Inca Mummy Site
Central Andes, Chile
Coordinates: 33°14'S 70°13'W | Altitude: 5,424m (17,795ft)