- Location: San Pedro de Atacama, Bolivia / Chile, South America
- The mountain range: the Andes
- Type: stratovolcano
- Height above sea level: 5704 m
- Diameter of the crater: 1500 m
Traveling around Bolivia is first and foremost an incredible adventure. This country is considered to be one of the most dangerous in the world, therefore not everyone is going to travel here. However, those who are still not afraid of obstacles and difficulties acquire further valuable experience and pleasant memories for life. One of the most beautiful and interesting places in the country is the volcano Juriques (Juriques), located on the border of Bolivia and Chile. Let's talk more about it.
General information about the volcano
The volcano Hurricanes is located next to the lake Laguna Verde and the famous volcano Lycanthabur . Together they create an amazing panorama that you can not admire. The maximum height of Hurricanes is 5704 m above sea level. Its main feature is a giant crater, which in diameter is about 1.5 km! Even a layman can climb to the top of this "giant", but all the same it is worthwhile to worry about safety in advance and get all the necessary funds from the mountain sickness in the pharmacy.
How to get to the volcano Hurricas?
The nearest town is Malku. You can reach it by bus from Uyuni (Department of Potosi ). Some of the most interesting excursions in Bolivia are also from here, so you can easily reach the volcano as part of the tour group. Another option is to rent a car and follow the coordinates.