Cerro Chajnantor
About
Cerro Chajnantor is a mountain in Antofagasta, Chile, with its summit at about 18,500 ft (5,640 m) above sea level. It stands inside Parque Astronómico Atacama. No mapped trail reaches the top in OpenStreetMap, so plan the approach with local maps or a guide. The nearest town is Toconao, about 22 miles northeast of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocas Negras, Cerro Chico and Cerro Agua Amarga. It is part of the Andes. Administratively, it is in El Loa Province. These details come from Wikidata. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
18,504 ft
Location
Cerro Chajnantor
Antofagasta
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Cerro Chajnantor for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
