10 Highest Mountains In Bolivia

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The landlocked country of Bolivia is home to numerous high peaks, making it an ideal destination for mountain enthusiasts. The highest mountains in Bolivia are situated in two mountain ranges: the Cordillera Real and the Corillera Occidental. Both are part of the Bolivian Andes.

All of the biggest mountains in Bolivia are over 6000 meters making them excellent high altitude training grounds. If you love mountains, you should add some of the highest mountains in Bolivia to your tick list.

Below are the 10 highest mountains in Bolivia:

1. Sajama – 6550 m | 21490 ft

Nevado Sajama, Bolivia | Pixabay Image
Nevado Sajama, Bolivia | Pixabay Image
  • Location: Bolivia
  • Range: Cordillera Occidental
  • Elevation: 6550 m | 21490 ft
  • First Ascent: 1939

2, Illimani – 6438 m | 21122 ft

Illimani Above La Paz, Bolivia | Pixabay Image
Illimani Above La Paz, Bolivia | Pixabay Image
  • Location: Bolivia
  • Range: Cordillera Real
  • Elevation: 6438 m | 21122 ft
  • First Ascent: 1898

3. Ancohuma – 6427 m | 21086 ft

Ancohuma, Bolivia | By Christopher Walker from Krakow, Poland (Mountain glowing pink and blue, Bolivia) [<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0">CC BY 2.0</a> or <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0">CC BY 2.0</a>], <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bolivia_Cordillera_Real_y_Lago_Titicaca.jpg">via Wikimedia Commons</a>
Ancohuma, Bolivia | By Christopher Walker from Krakow, Poland (Mountain glowing pink and blue, Bolivia) [CC BY 2.0 or CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Location: Bolivia
  • Range: Cordillera Real
  • Elevation: 6427 m | 21086 ft
  • First Ascent: 1919

4. Illampu – 6383 m | 20942 ft

Illampu, Bolivia | By codiferous (Cody H) [<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0">CC BY 2.0</a>], <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mount_Illamp%C3%BA_in_May_2007_(Cody_H).jpg">via Wikimedia Commons</a>
Illampu, Bolivia | By codiferous (Cody H) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Location: Bolivia
  • Range: Cordillera Real
  • Elevation: 6383 m | 20942 ft
  • First Ascent: 1928

5. Parinacota – 6342 m | 20807 ft

Parinacota, Bolivia | Pixabay Image
Parinacota, Bolivia | Pixabay Image
  • Location: Bolivia/Chile
  • Range: Cordillera Occidental
  • Elevation: 6342 m | 20807 ft
  • First Ascent: 1928

6. Pomerape – 6282 m | 20610 ft

Pomerape, Bolivia | Ahtih at English Wikipedia [CC BY 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
Pomerape, Bolivia | Ahtih at English Wikipedia [CC BY 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
  • Location: Bolivia/Chile
  • Range: Cordillera Occidental
  • Elevation: 6282 m | 20610 ft
  • First Ascent: 1946

7. Chearoco – 6104 m | 20026 ft

Chearoco From Lake Titicaca, Bolivia | By Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA (Lake Titicaca) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Chearoco From Lake Titicaca, Bolivia | By Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA (Lake Titicaca) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Location: Bolivia
  • Range: Cordillera Real
  • Elevation: 6104 m | 20026 ft
  • First Ascent: 1928

8. Huayna Potosi – 6088 m | 19974 ft

Huayna Potosi, Bolivia | By "Franz Michel" (English Wikipedia) [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Huayna Potosi, Bolivia | By “Franz Michel” (English Wikipedia) [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
  • Location: Bolivia
  • Range: Cordillera Real
  • Elevation: 6088 m | 19974 ft
  • First Ascent: 1919

9. Chachacomani – 6074 m | 19928 ft

Chachacomani, Bolivia | By Geoarte2017 [CC BY-SA 4.0], from Wikimedia Commons
Chachacomani, Bolivia | By Geoarte2017 [CC BY-SA 4.0], from Wikimedia Commons
  • Location: Bolivia
  • Range: Cordillera Real
  • Elevation: 6074 m | 19928 ft
  • First Ascent: 1947

10. Acotango – 6052 m | 19856 ft

Acotango, Bolivia (left) | By Gerard Prins [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], from Wikimedia Commons
Acotango, Bolivia (left) | By Gerard Prins [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], from Wikimedia Commons
  • Elevation: Bolivia/Chile
  • Range: Cordillera Occidental
  • Elevation: 6052 m | 19856 ft
  • First Ascent: 1965

We do not guarantee the accuracy of this list of highest mountains in Bolivia. The elevations in this post are based on data from Andes.org.uk. Different sources (ex: Peakbagger.com) had different lists of the highest mountains. Please do your own research to verify the information in this post.

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