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Tag: high-altitude-hiking

Land Adventures · Uyuni, Potosí

Tunupa Volcano: Climbing the Andes’ Salt-Sky Sentinel

Climb Tunupa to move from the otherworldly expanse of the Salar de Uyuni into high Andean ridgelines, pre-Columbian ruins and panorama after panorama of salt and sky. This guide tells you how to prepare, what to expect and which tours make the most of your time on the volcano.

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Land Adventures · Idaho Springs, Colorado

Above the Tree Line: A Day on Mount Evans’ Wind-Swept Summit

A high-altitude day trip that feels like an expedition: Mount Evans offers the highest paved road in North America, intimate wildlife sightings, and exposed alpine terrain that rewards careful preparation. This guide walks you through the why and the how.

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Land Adventures · San Pedro de Casta, Lima Region

Plateau of Faces: Hiking Marcahuasi’s Otherworldly Stone Forest

A day or overnight escape from Lima, Marcahuasi is a 4,000‑meter plateau of weathered granite that reads like a gallery of stone faces and forms. This guide explains how to get there, what to expect at altitude, and why the plateau rewards steady legs and curious eyes.

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