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Juriques

Volcano

An Andes stratovolcano on the high altiplano, Juriques sits near Licancabur and the salar region; climbers and photographers come for steep day ascents and wide views over volcanic desert and coloured lagoons.

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Juriques essentials

Address: Juriques volcano area, Southwest Bolivia (near Eduardo Avaroa region)
Hours: Open year-round (seasonal access variations)
Admission: Free (access to region varies; permits required for some high‑altitude travel)
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About Juriques

Juriques is a high Andean stratovolcano on the Altiplano near the Bolivia-Chile border, notable for its conspicuous cone and high summit. The peak reaches roughly 5,704 metres above sea level.

Juriques is a volcanic edifice formed in the Pleistocene-Holocene volcanic activity of the central Andes; it does not have a human-built history but has long been a landmark for local travellers and modern mountaineers.

The cone sits on the high Andean altiplano near the Bolivia-Chile frontier in the southwest of Bolivia’s high plateau region, within the broader landscape that includes salt flats, high-elevation lagoons and other volcanic peaks.

  • Elevation: Summit elevation is about 5,704 metres, making it a high Andean stratovolcano that requires acclimatisation for climbers.
  • Access: Sits immediately alongside the better-known Licancabur volcano and is commonly approached from bases on the Bolivian altiplano or from San Pedro de Atacama on the Chilean side.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Juriques

Dry season (May-October) is generally preferred for high‑altitude travel and visibility.

Dry season
May-October · -10-10°C (altitude dependent)
Clearer skies and easier overland travel; daytime temperatures can be mild but nights are very cold.
Wet season
November-March · -5-8°C
Roads may be bogged by rains and visibility reduced by clouds; some routes close after storms.

Weather & Climate near Juriques

Climate

Juriques's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from -14°C to 10°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
10°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -5° - 10° -2° 26 mm - - 6.2 m/s - -
February - -5° - 9° -3° 33 mm - - 5.8 m/s - -
March - -5° - 9° -3° 15 mm - - 5.6 m/s - -
April - -8° - 8° -5° 0 mm - - 5.6 m/s - -
May - -11° - 6° -8° 1 mm - - 6.0 m/s - -
June - -14° - 3° -13° 1 mm - - 6.8 m/s - -
July - -14° - 4° -13° 1 mm - - 6.6 m/s - -
August - -14° - 5° -11° 1 mm - - 6.3 m/s - -
September - -11° - 7° -8° 1 mm - - 6.3 m/s - -
October - -10° - 8° -6° 1 mm - - 6.1 m/s - -
November - -7° - 9° -5° 6 mm - - 6.4 m/s - -
December - -5° - 10° -3° 10 mm - - 6.4 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Juriques

Juriques is reached from the southern Altiplano region, often approached via Uyuni and overland tours that cross Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve toward the Chilean border. Travel in this region is usually by guided 4x4 tour due to remoteness and road conditions.

Tips for Visiting Juriques

  • Acclimatize properly before attempting high passes - Juriques is in a demanding high‑altitude environment above 5,000 m.
  • Hire a local guide familiar with Bolivian high‑altitude conditions and road permissions around Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve.
  • Bring layered clothing for intense daytime sun and freezing nights; UV protection is essential.