Overview

Nevado Sajama rises to 6,542 m in Bolivia, within the the Andes of South America. It was first climbed in 1939.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：6,542 m
• Location：Bolivia
• Continent：South America
• Range：the Andes
• Coordinates：18°06′S 68°53′W
• First ascent：1939