Volcanoes in Peru

Explore 2 volcanoes in Peru — their history, geology, eruptions and how to visit them.

Stratovolcano

El Misti: The Gentleman Volcano and the Ice Mummies of the Andes

Climb El Misti, the guardian of Arequipa. Discover the secrets of Inca sacrifices found in its crater, the challenge of its ash slopes, and why the 'White City' is built from its stone.

📍 Arequipa, Peru
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Stratovolcano

Sabancaya

A highly active stratovolcano in Peru's Southern Andes, famously part of a larger volcanic complex.

📍 Arequipa, Peru
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