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🌄 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

  • CertificationAndes 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)

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