Patilla Pata
Mountain High Andean summit in northern Chile
How to Get to Patilla Pata #
Patilla Pata is best approached from the town of Putre or from the Bolivian side near Sajama for cross-border itineraries. Gravel roads and 4x4 tracks lead into the high puna; expect multi-hour journeys on rough surfaces. Hire a local guide and vehicle in Putre (about 220 km from Arica) or plan a staged trip from the nearest border towns.
Tips for Visiting Patilla Pata #
- Acclimatize first-this region sits above 4,000 m; altitude sickness is a real risk.
- Access often requires hiring a local guide and a high-clearance 4x4 from nearby towns such as Putre.
- Carry permits and check park regulations; areas around the Altiplano and border zones sometimes have restricted access.
Best Time to Visit Patilla Pata #
Patilla Pata is best visited in the drier months of the Altiplano's shoulder seasons when roads are passable and skies are clearer; heavy snows can arrive in winter.
Weather & Climate near Patilla Pata #
Patilla Pata's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -12°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -6°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 9°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 7°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is freezing with highs of 8°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -9°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -7°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
