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Colorado 5181m

Colorado is a smallish peak near the Salar de Maricunga in the Puna de Atacma. It is a very easy climb from the road to the west if you are acclimatised.

 Colorado above the Salar de Maricunga.

Colorado from the "end of the road" at about 4600m. A nice easy ascent from here.

Colorado above the Salar de Maricunga.

On the summit of Colorado above the Salar de Maricunga.

We can organise guided ascents of this peak. For details of how to climb Colorado and neighbouring peaks please see our guidebooks, which are available in English, Spanish, Polish and French editions, direct from us or from all good bookshops and mountaineering shops.

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