Sugar Loaf Hill

Cerro Pan de Azúcar is located 10 kilometers of the town of Viacha…photography

Tourist Activities

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Recommendations

Bring changes of light, warm clothing; polarized glasses, broad hats, protector solar (uvf.+ 60) first aid kit (antispasmodics and antitamines) and raincoats.

UTM N coordinates 8148168 – E 577293
Altitude 3900 m.s.n.m.
Temperatura mine. 4 OC – Max. 19 OC

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Cerro Pan de Azúcar is located 10 kilometers from the town of Viacha. It is a geological formation that belongs to the Precambrian period. It is part of the history of the Bolivian army, since in this place and in the Plains of Viacha, The military fort was located under the command of Marshal Jose Ballivian in 1841. The “Battle of Ingavi” took place nearby, sealing the independence of Bolivia.. This hill is also known as the “Fortin de Pan de Azucar”, because it served as a strategic military center used for the Bolivian armed forces. It also served as a trench for Bolivian soldiers.. Its summit became a viewpoint from where Marshal Jose Ballivian could direct his logistical operations in order to stop the advance of the troops led by the Peruvian president., Agustin Gamarra.
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