Ampato Base Camp
A campground in Arequipa, Peru.
- At 18,124 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Ampato Base Camp is a campground in Arequipa, Peru, at about 18,120 ft above sea level. The nearest town is Mocca, about 12 miles north of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ampato and Volcán Sabancaya. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ampato Base Camp for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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