{"id":14121,"date":"2025-07-07T14:08:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coronadelinca.com.ar\/?post_type=product&#038;p=14121"},"modified":"2026-06-08T14:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:00:24","slug":"expedicion-al-gran-crater-corona-del-inca-programa-reducido","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/coronadelinca.com.ar\/en\/product\/expedicion-al-gran-crater-corona-del-inca-programa-reducido\/","title":{"rendered":"304 - Expedition to the Great Corona del Inca Crater \u2013 from Villa Uni\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h4 data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"367\">Cordillera de los Andes \u2013 La Rioja<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"396\"><strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"396\">Northern Region - Argentina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"596\" class=\"translation-block\"><strong>The most fascinating adventure at 5.500 meters above sea level<\/strong> in a surreal landscape\nA unique experience on board <strong>4WD vehicles,<\/strong> where you'll live an unforgettable expedition<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"904\" class=\"translation-block\">A 3-day expedition to one of the most remote and extraordinary places in the Andes. Surrounded by giants such as El Bonete, El Veladero, and Monte Pissis, the immense Corona del Inca Crater lies at 5,500 meters above sea level, enclosing a deep-blue lake fed by permanent glaciers. <strong>Bonete and Pissis<\/strong> are among the highest peaks of America (3th and 4th), we will see this\nspectacular volcanoes from just few kilometers away<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"928\">GENERAL INFORMATION<\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"928\"><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\">The <\/span><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"959\">Corona del Inca Crater<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\"> is one of the most difficult places to access in the region.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1139\">It can only be reached <strong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1070\">between December and early April<\/strong>, as snow blocks the access tracks during the rest of the year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1428\" class=\"translation-block\">Departures operate in groups of at least 6 passengers, using a minimum of 2 specially equipped 4WD vehicles prepared for sand, mud, snow, and rocky terrain. Most departures operate with 10 to 16 passengers and 3 or more vehicles for greater safety.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1470\">Extreme Weather Conditions<\/h4>\n<h3 data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1470\" class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"color: #333333;font-size: 16px\">Even in summer, temperatures in the volcano area are very low.<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1680\" class=\"translation-block\">They generally range from -5\u00b0C to +8\u00b0C, with winds of 30 to 60 km\/h that can produce a wind chill of up to -20\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1771\" class=\"translation-block\">Proper layered thermal clothing, gloves, and protection for the head and neck are essential.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<li data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1814\">\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1814\"><strong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1812\">Children under 12 are not allowed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1875\">\n<p data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1875\"><strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1873\">The program is not suitable for older adults in fragile health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1956\">\n<p data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1956\">Participants must be in <strong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1928\">good physical condition<\/strong> and able to tolerate altitude.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<p data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2107\" class=\"translation-block\"><strong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2023\">People with high or low blood pressure should not take part. <\/strong><br data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2026\">Please consult your doctor before traveling above <strong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2107\">4,500 meters above sea level.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2112\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2133\">Important Note<\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2133\"><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 16px;\" data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2159\">NATURE IS IN CHARGE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2328\" class=\"translation-block\">The itinerary may change due to weather conditions, landslides, storms, snow, or flooded rivers. 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