Tupungato
Mountain High Andean volcanic peak on Argentina–Chile border
Tupungato is a high Andean stratovolcano on the Argentina-Chile frontier, known to climbers for glaciated flanks and technical routes; the surrounding Mendoza region also offers vineyard views of the mountain.
Tupungato is a major Andean stratovolcano rising to roughly 6,570 metres and located on or near the Argentina-Chile border in the Principal Cordillera. It is a prominent glaciated peak in the high Andes and is part of a chain of high volcanoes in the region.
Climbers and mountaineers approach the mountain from both Chilean and Argentine sides; the peak features glaciers and steep volcanic slopes. The mountain’s prominence and altitude make it a significant objective in Andean mountaineering.
Tupungato has been glaciated and shaped by volcanic and alpine processes; its summit and upper slopes show evidence of past eruptions and ongoing geomorphological activity associated with high Andean volcanoes.
Geographically it stands in the central Andes, roughly along the international boundary between Chile and Argentina, and is one of the higher peaks in the Principal Cordillera range.
- Elevation and type: A high Andean stratovolcano reaching about 6,570 metres above sea level, forming part of the Principal Cordillera on the Argentina-Chile border.
Tips for Visiting Tupungato #
- If you're planning to climb or trek near Tupungato, treat it as a high‑Andes objective: use a licensed, local mountain guide, allow time to acclimatize and plan your trip in the austral summer climbing season (roughly December-March).
- Verify border and permit requirements beforehand - Tupungato sits on the Argentina-Chile frontier and access routes, approach logistics and permit rules differ depending on which side you approach from.
Best Time to Visit Tupungato #
For climbs or treks, the austral summer (December-March) is generally the best window for safer, more stable conditions.
Weather & Climate near Tupungato #
Tupungato's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -24°C to -5°C. Moderate rainfall (555 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and windy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and windy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and windy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and windy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and windy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -15°C and lows of -24°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and windy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and windy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and windy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and windy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
