Nature · Bolivia

Volcanoes in Bolivia

Craters, lava fields and summit hikes — volcanoes you can visit, climb or watch from a safe distance.

20 places Best months: January–December

Bolivia has 20 volcanoes on our list, mostly in Beni Department. Best months: January–December.

Volcanoes

Volcanoes in Bolivia

Best monthsJanuary–DecemberMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).

Parinacota

Volcano on the border of Chile and Bolivia

44 km from Putre 6,348 m

Acotango

Mountain shared by Bolivia and Chile

58 km from Putre 6,052 m

Licancabur

Stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile

34 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,916 m

Pomerape

Mountain in Chile

47 km from Putre 6,282 m

Uturuncu

Stratovolcano in Bolivia

107 km from Rinconada 6,008 m

Ollagüe

Mountain shared by Bolivia and Chile

150 km from Calama 5,868 m

Irruputuncu

Mountain shared by Bolivia and Chile

84 km from Pica 5,163 m

Cabaray

Stratovolcano in Bolivia

16 km from Colchane 5,869 m

Sairecabur

Mountain

38 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,961 m

Tocorpuri

Mountain in Bolivia, Chile

62 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,808 m

Putana

South American volcano

53 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,884 m

Linzor

Mountain shared by Bolivia and Chile

88 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,680 m

Juriques

Mountain

39 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,704 m

Tunupa volcano

Mountain in Bolivia

90 km from Colchani 5,432 m

Nuevo Mundo volcano

Volcano in Bolivia

75 km from Colchani 5,462 m

Michincha

Stratovolcano

105 km from Colchane 5,305 m

Quetena Volcano

Mountain in Bolivia

108 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,730 m

Cerro Silala

Mountain in Bolivia and Chile

98 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,685 m

Porco

38 km from Potosí

Pastos Grandes

Caldera and crater lake in Bolivia

135 km from San Pedro de Atacama 5,802 m

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta · 3 places

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Colchane Tarapacá · 1 places

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Potosí Potosí Department · 1 places

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Frequently asked questions

How many volcanoes are there in Bolivia?

Atlas of Seasons lists 20 notable volcanoes in Bolivia.

What are the best volcanoes in Bolivia?

The best-known are Parinacota, Acotango, and Licancabur.

When is the best time for volcanoes in Bolivia?

January–December.