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Cerro Ramada

Mountain

Cerro Ramada is a high Andean peak on the Argentina-Chile border, sought by mountaineers for technical climbs, glaciers and high‑altitude expedition routes.

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Cerro Ramada essentials

Country: Argentina
Driest months: May-Jul
Pay in: Peso ($)
Language: Spanish
Emergency: 101

Cerro Ramada at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Cerro Ramada

Climbing seasons mirror Andean alpine norms: Austral summer offers the safest and most reliable weather for high-altitude attempts.

Austrian summer (Southern Hemisphere summer)
Dec-Feb · -10°C to 5°C at high camps
Most stable weather window for high-altitude climbing; glacier travel is more predictable.
Shoulder seasons (Nov and Mar)
Nov, Mar · -15°C to 0°C
Possible but more unpredictable weather; shorter stable windows and greater avalanche risk.

Weather & Climate near Cerro Ramada

Climate

Cerro Ramada's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with cold summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -12°C to 13°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 76 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
13°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -2° - 12° 2° 45 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
February - -2° - 11° 1° 45 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
March - -2° - 12° 1° 28 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
April - -5° - 11° -1° 1 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
May - -9° - 9° -4° 0 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
June - -12° - 6° -9° 1 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
July - -12° - 7° -9° 0 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
August - -11° - 8° -7° 1 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
September - -8° - 10° -4° 2 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
October - -6° - 12° -1° 3 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
November - -4° - 12° 0° 12 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
December - -2° - 13° 2° 26 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Cerro Ramada

Approaches typically begin from highland towns on the Argentine or Chilean side of the Puna; exact approach and basecamp locations depend on the chosen route. Travelers usually travel from San Salvador de Jujuy (Argentina) or regional hubs and then use 4x4 tracks toward the mountain’s base. For climbing permits, logistics and up-to-date conditions consult local guiding services in Jujuy Province.

Tips for Visiting Cerro Ramada

  • Acclimatize in nearby towns before attempting any high-altitude approaches; weather at altitude changes rapidly.
  • Check updated climbing reports for route conditions-glacial retreat and rockfall alter classic routes season-to-season.
  • Work with local guides who know the border approach; some normal access routes cross between Argentina and Chilean shoulders.