Top Central & South America Winter Sports - page 4

The Sollipulli volcano has the largest crater in South America. Inside the crater there is a huge glacier, which is one of the most important water sources in Araucanía, with an area of 24 square kilometers. The trail runs through forests of ancient monkey puzzle trees and huge coihue trees, as well as ancient volcanic eruptions. The tour offers an educational and respectful look at the Mapuche worldview, the wild nature of this territory and its inhabitants.

Climb Mateo Peak (Nevado Mateo) with an experienced mountain guide on a full-day private mountaineering trip from Huaraz into Huascaran National Park. At 16,896 feet (5,150 meters) Mateo is a high-altitude, snowy adventure, but with moderate terrain that makes this a beginner-friendly experience. Convenient pickup and drop-off in Huaraz makes it possible to summit in just one day.

This beautiful full day adventure has a special design to enjoy the natural environment of Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego with friends, family, partner or just yourself. It’s an All Inclusive experience, as well as the 4x4 Off Road vehicle circuit through the Fueguin forest and Lakes Escondido and Fagnano, it includes snowmobile ride, racket walking, 45 minute trekking and interaction with free Huskies dogs, and a lunch with the delicious “Lamb Fueguin to the Stake” with drinks and dessert included. Excellent experience to know Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego in winter, Bajo Cero!

Lying to the south of La Paz, Illimani is an imposing presence on the skyline from everywhere in the city. This enormous massif is over 8km long has 4 peaks over 6000m; the southern ‘true’ stands at 6442m. This mountain is only recommended if you are very well acclimatized and have previous mountaineering experience.