CLIMBING TOUR TO MISTI VOLCANO VIA AGUADA BLANCA

To climb Misti volcano by the northeast face is the best and easy way up to the summit, climbers have 90% possibility to get the top of Misti volcano. The trip runs through Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve, where are wild animals protected such as Vicuñas and Guanacos, also climber can have panoramic views all over the reserve and the backside of Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes located next to Volcan Misti.

El Misti volcano (5825M) haves symmetrical cone of considerable scenic beauty, is located in southern Peru near of Arequipa city, the second largest city in the country, lies at the foot of El Misti in a fertile valley located 2400m above sea level. El Misti is a Quechua name, means the gentleman. El Misti volcano stands at 5825M and lies between Mountain Chachani (6075M) and the volcano of Pichu Pichu (5669M), these impressive mountains, located northeast of Arequipa, are visible almost year-round, but especially during winter (April-December).

Misti has been active numerous times since historic records began. The last strong eruption of Misti is thought to have occurred between 1438 and 1471. Many other eruptions have been reported since the mid-15th century affected Inca inhabitants living near the volcano. The last eruption of this volcano was in 1870. Also the archaeologist found several Inca mummies near the crater. Most of the city's colonial buildings were constructed from El Misti white volcanic stone (sillar).

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