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Ojos del Salado Volcano in Chile is the highest active volcano in the world. The volcano stands lofty to a height of 6,500 meters above the sea level. It is located in the Cordillera of the Andes which is a volcanic zone. This Chilean region has the highest concentration of active volcanoes.
Climbing the Ojos del Salado Volcano is a spine chilling experience. It is an easy to access volcano and as such there are no technical difficulties in climbing the peak. Climbing the peak of the volcano takes 10 to 13 days. The peak of this active volcano can be reached by climbing other small volcanoes. Accommodation facilities are available on the way to ascent. Cesar Tejos located 5,750 meters above sea level offers comfortable accommodation for the climbers at this altitude. The final climbing takes around 6 to 9 hours. On reaching the peak the tourists experience a bird's eye view of the incredible landscapes, lagoons, and the volcanoes all around. The landscape is a myriad hue of changing colors. At this altitude the soul is in complete harmony with the natural beauty.
Other tourist attractions around the Ojos del Salado Volcano, Chile are the emerald green lagoons. The Verde Lagoon deserves a special mention, and has thermal baths in its banks. The charming Santa Rosa Lagoon and the enticing Lagoon del Negro Francisco should not be missed. This lagoons filled with water are ideal stoppage for migratory birds like big flocks of flamingos, horny coots and guanacos to drink water. The National Park of 'Nevado Tres Cruces' meaning three crosses is located in this area. It has got its name from a volcano bearing the same name.
The main activities in Ojos del Salado Volcano are mountaineering. The mountaineering route takes the tourists salt deposits and lagoons. Tourists can feel the beauty of untouched nature. Mountain biking is another favorite sport which is practiced in this region. The feeling of riding a bike 5,000 meters above sea level is enthralling.
A visit to the Ojos del Salado Volcano, Chile will leave the tourists yearning for more.
