Nevado Sajama

Nevado Sajama is a snow-capped stratovolcano in Oruro Department and is the highest peak in Bolivia at about 6,542 metres above sea level. The mountain is the central feature of Sajama National Park and is prominent across the Altiplano landscape.

The summit and its glacial slopes are visited by mountaineers and trekkers; the surrounding park contains thermal springs, high puna grasslands, and traditional Aymara settlements. The area is also noted for its volcanic landforms, high-elevation biodiversity and cultural sites.

Sajama has long been significant to local indigenous communities and became a focus for mountaineering and conservation in the 20th century; the national park was established to protect the mountain environment and cultural heritage features.

The mountain lies in western Bolivia near the border with Chile on the Altiplano, northwest of the city of Oruro and visible from the surrounding high plains.

• Elevation: Highest mountain in Bolivia at approximately 6,542 metres above sea level, located near the border with Chile.
• Protected area: Located within Sajama National Park, which protects high Andean ecosystems, glaciers and archaeological features.

What to See #

• Sajama summit: The volcanic summit of Nevado Sajama, a glaciated cone reaching the mountain's summit and visible from surrounding plains; it is the highest point in Bolivia.
• Thermal springs and puna: Thermal springs and high-Andean puna landscapes within the surrounding protected area, used by visitors for day trips and acclimatisation.
• Local communities and pastoral areas: High-altitude Aymara communities and traditional pastoral landscapes that lie within and around the national park.