Mururata Mountain
Bolivian Andes peak famed for its truncated summit
A truncated peak in Bolivia's Cordillera Real near La Paz, Mururata features mountaineering routes and glacier-carved slopes; visitors view the mountain from the city and hire local guides for high-altitude climbs and treks.
Mururata at a Glance#
Address: Mururata, Cordillera Real, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Hours: Accessible at all times (mountain)
How to Get to Mururata#
Mururata is approached from towns in the La Paz Department. Access typically requires private transport to trailheads and the use of local mountain guides; La Paz (El Alto airport) is the usual travel hub.
Tips for Visiting Mururata#
- Mururata is a high-altitude Andean climb; acclimatize in La Paz before attempting any ascent.
- Weather can change quickly above 4,000 m; aim for early starts and consult local guides for route conditions.
Best Time to Visit Mururata#
Best visited in the Bolivian dry season (May-October) when mountain weather is most stable and trails are least muddy.
Weather & Climate near Mururata#
Mururata's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -11°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (769 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 9° | 1° | 149 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 8° | 1° | 123 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 9° | 1° | 105 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -5° - 10° | 0° | 39 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -8° - 10° | -2° | 23 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -10° - 9° | -4° | 14 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -11° - 9° | -5° | 14 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -9° - 10° | -4° | 18 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -7° - 10° | -2° | 40 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -5° - 11° | 0° | 49 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -4° - 11° | 1° | 77 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 10° | 1° | 118 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |