Huayna Potosi 6.088 M.(the Most Popular Mountain In Bolivia)

I came to Bolivia specifically to climb my first 6000 meter. After a lot of research on multiple different companies I decided to go with Bolivian Mountaineering. It did not disappoint! Look no further. You need to book with Bolivian Mountaineering! Pedro is top notch and very profesional. We did Pico de Austria and Huayna Potosi with Ovi. He was amazing! 🤩 He is a very good instructor out on the ice. He also saved me twice when I almost slid on Huayna Potosi. 😰 For Parinacota we went with Jose. He was so patient with us. And I never felt rushed with him, despite us ending later than expected. I felt safe, and taken care of the entire time I was with Bolivian mountaineering. Thank you Pedro for making our experience in Bolivia such an amazing memorable one! 🫶🏽🤩

Bolivian mountaineering is a family business and it shows. They really care about their customers. I asked for a custom trip and they made it work! They were easy to work with via email and WhatsApp. Pedro is easy to communicate with and met with us the night before to ensure all equipment was in working order. Our guide Jose was fantastic and kept our spirits up during 3 tough days. Combined with a team of cooks and porters, they’re the complete package!

Bolivian Mountaineering was the best company I could have gone with. The guides and team (Jose, Elio, and Edwin) were the best! Extremely experienced and a joy to be around. Being in a smaller group made the entire trip more enjoyable and unique, allowing us to set our own pace and enjoy the mountain. Could not recommend this company any more!

5 stars are not enough to describe my experience with Bolivian Mountaineering! I did a 4-day expedition to Pequeno Alpamayo followed by summiting Huayna Potosi, end of December 2025. My guide Elio, as well as José, and Edvin did and outstanding job, I can highly recommend! If you are looking for a company that takes mountaineering serious, prioritizes your safety, and has guides with incredible experience in the mountains, look no further. This is the place.

Bolivian Mountaineering created an exceptional experience for our family. While we were acclimatizing, BM’s tour guides provided a city tour of La Paz with lots of local knowledge then a tour of Tiwanaku by an amazing guide named Mabel who kept herself abreast of the evolving understanding of the cultures in the area as more research is conducted. Then we went to Copacabana and had a boat ride to Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna, where we hiked and explored the beautiful islands and again learned from Mabel about these historic sites. BM’s owner, Pedro, nimbly adapted our itinerary and supported when one of us became ill so that there could be recovery before the higher altitude. Finally, we set off for Huayna Potosi’s base camp, had fun practicing glacier skills and trying ice climbing for the first time. Our guides, Jose and Elio were phenomenal with their knowledge of the mountain and its communities. With their excellent guiding, we were able to make it to the summit, an unforgettable moment. Other BM team members also made our experience on the mountain enjoyable, including our chef who kept us well-nourished and the porters who transported food and gear from base to high camp. What we also valued about BM was the social impact arm of the organization, supporting local communities, especially women with a portion of their proceeds. If you are heading to Bolivia, please consider BM for cultural tours and/or mountaineering expeditions!

Wonderful experience with Pedro and his team, from the first contact in the fall of 2024 and the planning of the two-week adventure. Mabel was a knowledgeable cultural guide, and provided plenty of insights during days spent in La Paz, El Alto, Tiwanaku and Lago Titicaca. Pedro is an extremely experienced and seasoned guide, which allowed for flexibility on planning and itinerary. Shout-out also to Ed, cook and organizer extra-ordinaire. We are highly recommending Pedro and his team, and thank everyone for the memories.

Climbed Huayna Potosi via the Normal Route over 3 days with Bolivian Mountaineering. The whole trip was very well organised. We were well supported by our porter, 'Speedy Rosario', and our cook, Gabi, who prepared great meals for us at both the Base Camp and High Camp huts. Jose, my guide, was excellent, very experienced, professional, skilled, safe and good company throughout the trip. Overall, Bolivian Mountaineering provided a really great experience and I'd highly recommend them if you want a top quality company for your Huayna Potosi climb.

I 100% would return and use Bolivian Mountaineering again and I highly recommend this specific company! Their many years of experience, countless times on all of the mountains in Bolivia and beyond, personal expeditions adding to their experience, makes me want to come back soon to do more technical objectives with them. I truly trust their experience and knowledge. Their leadership in the mountains to even other companies in the area, shows Bolivian Mountaineering's difference which makes them the best in the country. I had nine days in Bolivia and they sorted a custom itinerary. We successfully summited 1. Huayna Potosi 6,088 meters (19,974'), 2. Volcan Parinacota 6,348 meters (20,822 feet) with a ski descent down, and 3. Nevado Sajam 6,542 meters (21,458 feet) with this company. They coordinated airport logistics, acclimatization hikes, including Charquini 5,392 meters (17,690 feet), all the food, water, lodging, driving, boot rentals, and fun (like exploring La Paz). They even took amazing pictures/video and even got a few drone pictures/videos which was above and beyond of them. Most importantly, I felt safe (female traveling solo), taken care of with thoughtful weather and acclimatization considerations, I felt listened to, part of the planning, and at ease the whole time. Huge 'thank you' to Pedro, his family, the company, Pepe, and all the great people we met along the way. Bolivian Mountaineering is trustworthy, experienced, excellent value for the cost, and my trip was better than expected. *I have also climbed in Ecuador and Nepal. Can't recommend them enough!

This agency deservers six stars to highlight the outstanding experience. Pedro created the perfect itinerary for us and we got exactly what we were looking for on the mountain. The execution was impeccable. And the team around Pedro is highly trained. Ovi was the perfect guide for the summit day, Dani cooked delicious food, and Pepe made logistics as easy as it could be. Thank you very much to the entire team for this individual 3 day Huayna Potosi experience. It exceeded our expectations.

If you are considering climbing any of the mountains in Bolivia, make sure it’s with Pedro and his team at Bolivian Mountaineering. Pedro’s guidance, professionalism, and passion for the mountains and not to mention vast expertise make all the difference. I summited Huayna Potosi with him as a solo traveller and incredibly grateful for a fantastic experience where despite the challenging weather conditions, I always felt safe and led by the very best and lucky to have made a successful summit in rain season! An incredible climb with a wonderful guide and friend.

100% recommend booking with Bolivian Moutaineering. From the get go, we immediately felt ease. They will put your Well-being first, for example Pedro checked the weather before our trip and advised against us going at the time so we changed our plans because we were able to. Bolivian Mountaineering is also an ethical company - a small % is donated to the local community. We had the experience of a lifetime thanks to Bolivian Moutaineering and strongly feel we wouldn’t have achieved our goals with another company having seen the difference in service provided. Everything is geared towards helping you achieve your goal. A lot of thought is put into the whole experience The equipment they provided was to European standards, they even provided some things we hadn’t even asked for that were extremely useful. Our cook Dani was amazing, providing not only really nutritious but also delicious meals. The Altitude can affect your appetite, we ate it all! Again we noticed the stark difference in what other tours were providing. The accommodation they book is done with a lot of thought, they want you to rest. They are the only company we saw providing porters, again all this helps to conserve your energy for the summit on day 3. José our guide was phenomenal, and honestly we felt like family for a few days! Pedro himself joined us for the summit, which was incredibly kind (and helped us achieve our goal!). We faced treacherous conditions and Pedro will put your safety above all else. He is an extremely experienced moutaineer (as are the guides he works with). We felt at ease immediately on meeting with him, and knew we had to book here. This company is worth every penny and more. I spoke to a lot of company’s providing this tour and I can 100% recommend Bolivian Moutaineering for all your mountain experiences in this beautiful country PS - company has changed address on Google Maps. We contacted Pedro directly and he was quick to reply.

I had an amazing experience working with Pedro, Obi and the Bolivian Mountaineering team. They provided 'door-to-door' service and made the trip one to never forget. We summitted Austria, Tarija, and Potosi during our 7 days in Bolivia. The team was very professional and I always felt safe despite my relative inexperience. They provided any equipment that we were lacking. The food during the expeditions was amazing and nourishing. I'm already talking about our next adventure with the Bolivian Mountaineering team. Highly recommend that you work with this group as there are a number of Bolivian mountaineering groups that are untrustworthy and only care about pushing people quickly in order to have them turn around sooner... Go with this group!!

Great guides and professional service. We ended up being the first to summit the mountain the day we climbed. I would recommend. Quick to respond to questions.

Amazing guide and trip. Pedro is a top notch guy and guide. He has grown up in the mountains and has it in his blood. Trip was fantastic. I'm planning to come back next year!!

Pedro and his crew are fantastic, would definitely recommend going with them. I felt very safe and taken care of all of the time.

Top notch all the way around. I went with a group friends and Pedro and his entire crew went above and beyond. With safety always at the forefront, they lead us up several mountains including Huayna Potosi. They have it all; experience, knowledge, hospitality, you name it - all above and beyond.

I have done 4 different trips, 8 days total with Bolivian Mountaineering. I reached the summits of all my climbs with them: Huayna Potosi, Charquini, Pico Austria, Pico Tarija. I cannot praise the owner Pedro and his team of guides, cooks and porters enough. From the very beginning Pedro was professional and very communicative. He answered all my questions with precise detail and addressed all of my concerns with patience. He provided fair pricing and transparency throughout (honestly for the quality of service you are getting, his company is THE BEST value even though some have said it is pricier than others --- I do not look so closely at price when my safety and well being is involved). He has a very good relationship with all the workers and refuge managers. As a guide, Pedro has SO MUCH experience and knowledge - I felt extremely safe in his care. He was also very observant of my needs, he went above and beyond to ensure my success to the summit! He tailored my whole 8 day program to my goals AND to my day to day well-being (so important at high altitude). I also had another very experienced guide Jose M. who was also amazing. He was very attentive to all my needs, he knew exactly when to encourage me and when to give me a helping hand without me saying anything, and most importantly made me feel safe at all times. When I became sick during my 1st trip, both Pedro and Jose took very good care of me, which gave me significant confidence and trust in Bolivian Mountaineering so I ended booking three more trips with them. I would also like to mention the cook and porter Pepe/Jose who was very attentive and friendly as well as the sister cooks at Huayna Potosi, including Eli who made delicious food with love. I did not meet Pedro's wife, who takes care of a lot of the business administrative work, but when I was having digestive issues she packed homemade lunch boxes for me with such care! Bolivian Mountaineering provides exceptional services for pre-trip planning, guides, porters, cooks, transportation and custom made programs! You will not only have a great climb but a fun and memorable stay with these guys. 5/5 would recommend to friends and family, and when I return to South America I will be reaching out to Pedro again, without hesitation.

We started out with a Bolivian Death Road mountainbike ride and took a few slow days with a cultural program around Titicaca lake. Next came some serious acclimatizing to Pico Austria and some glacier training around Cordoriri. For the final attempt of Huayna Potosi we had three guides for 4 participants. This turned out ideal, since only two of us made the summit. The others could return safely in the company of a trained guide. I felt secure at every moment due to the guidance of very well trained guides that take safety as priority number one. Pedro was very patient with us, because his experience told him that we could make the summit. Overall a very well organised company and would certainly use them again.

Pedro and his team are amazing! Pedro was communicative for the entire year it took me to finally plan a trip. He was helpful with planning our entire stay in Bolivia and really went above and beyond on our climb. The pictures and videos he took are great! He brought up my hand warmers from base camp after I forgot them. The whole team was wonderful. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Me and my friend were looking for a private guided tour to help us safely climb Huayna Potosi. Pedro's company Bolivian Mountaineering offered exactly that, as he is specialized in guiding smaller or private groups for a more personal experience. When talking to Pedro we loved that he was very helpful in catering to our needs and offering flexibility by adding the Pico Austria summit before our climb to Huayna Potosi. He also recommended adding an extra rest day before the climb to increase our chances of making it and also to avoid larger groups making sure we had calmer experience on the mountain. We appreciated Pedro's patience, humor and encouragements. And of course also his professionalism and experience. Pedro, thanks a lot for introducing the mounting to us and having an awesome time. Until we meet again somewhere in the clouds. Henry & Julien

We did the 3-day Huayna Potosi expedition. We chose this company because they were the ones giving the most clear information at a very reasonable price. We went with Pedro and Jose and they made us feel safe and comfortable at anytime. We almost reached the summit except for the last 100 meters since there were a lot of soft snow. But, anyway, it was an amazing experience. Views at the top are absolutely worth the effort. Thanks!

One of the best experience in my life. Josè ( my guide ) it’ s fantastic , and help me to reach the top in only 5h and 15minuts. Good organization

Can't recommend them enough. Our Huayna Potosi climb with Pedro, José and Pepe was an amazing experience, they were incredibly friendly, helpful and we had a lot of fun. Good equipment and very experienced, if you want to go mountaineering in Bolivia just book with them, you can't go wrong! They also organised our transportation to Pico Austria. We will definitely come back to them for our next adventures in Bolivia!

I can’t say enough good things about my trip. They are great about communicating before you arrive, gear issue was simple, and my guide and porter were both total professionals. Some places change more, but you’re paying for gimmicks like drone video footage or branded gear. After talking with other people on the mountain, I was really happy with my choice.

Perfect experience at Huayana Potosi and Parinacota. Pedro and his team are very professional and passionate about the mountains of Bolivia. They know like no one else. In addition to professionalism, he manages to adapt the itineraries according to the limitations of each person and according to the weather conditions. It was great to spend this time in the mountains with your team. I recommend without restrictions.

Having just returned from three days with Pedro and his team it was truly one experience to remember.

We spent three days with Pedro and his team, to get to the summit of Huayna Potosi. Their professionalism and commitment to safety immediately stood out to me. I appreciated the pre-hike safety meeting before our tour even started, to make sure that we understood everything involved and had the proper gear. This was important to us, as it was our first mountaineering experience.
Throughout the hike, they went out of their way to make sure that we were motivated and happy as well. 
While hiking, the guides would help with everything. When Jose noticed I was tired, he would take my water bottle out of my backpack for me, hand it to my brother, and then put it back. Those small things helped me conserve more energy. He also took amazing pictures of us hiking and at the summit!
This was a truly memorable experience, and we learned so much from Pedro and his team. We would highly recommend Bolivian Mountaineering to anyone— novice or advanced climbers!

From the first contact via WhatsApp I knew Pedro's agency would be the one. Very assertivr and kind, he explained everything, encouraged and motivated me to go on (after assuring my physical condition). Prices are very competitive for such benefits and good service, staff is great (they kept up with the pace, motivation, technical explanations), equipment is first class... I couldn't say a bad word about my experience with Bolívia Mountaineering. Can't wait to explore more of Bolívia with you, Pedro!!!

I did 4 climbs (so far) with Pedro and Elio including Sajama and everything was organized very well and the climbing experience was great! Don't hesitate to stop by the office and discuss your options - Pedro can easily come up with a personalized itinerary based on your interests.

We did a 4 day trek with Pedro and his company including Austria Peak, glacier training, acclimatization and the final ascent to Huayna Potosi. It was just incredible. Pedro is an amazing guide, who embodies all a true mountaineer should have. His customers/friends are always his priority. He is a great teacher and great to spend time with. All service was above expectations also during Covid times. If you are planning to climb Huayna Potosi there is no way around Bolivian mountaineering! Enjoy!

I can fully recommend booking Pedro and his agency for everybody wanting to do mountaineering in Bolivia! I climbed Huayna Potosi twice with him and his friend Alex! The first time we had to stop at about 5800m because of severe snow storms and danger of avalanches, but we tried again 6 days later and summited in about 1.5 days with Alex. So I got to see Huayna Potosi in 2 different conditions, an incredible experience! Everything was perfectly organized, also the gear and the food. Pedro is very experienced in the mountains, a good guide and speaks very well English. Even more, he is not only a guide, he became a friend! Thank you for everything Alex and Pedro, and I hope to be back for another tour someday! Silvan (from Switzerland) ps: I went end of March 2019 and not in May (couldn't select March anymore here).

My first six-thousander. And a visit to La Paz

I recently traveled to Bolivia with the idea of climbing several of its peaks over 6,000 meters. Among the many options I found online, Bolivian Mountaineering, led by Pedro, was one that caught my attention the most, especially because of the very good experiences that other travelers shared. I finally chose the July expedition with Bolivian Mountaineering to attempt Huayna Potosí and Illimani, and the choice could not have been better. Long before the trip, Pedro was always available to answer all my questions. He guided me regarding the expedition, the equipment I should bring, and the necessary preparation, but he was also kind enough to advise me on much more everyday things, such as what to do during my first days in La Paz or how to better organize my acclimatization. Having that contact and that willingness even before arriving in Bolivia gave me a lot of peace of mind and confidence. Once there, the experience was even better. The entire team was always very kind, professional, and approachable. The treatment is very familiar, and you quickly feel like part of them. You can tell that they enjoy what they do and that they know the mountains very well, but also that they sincerely care about the people they are accompanying. I completed the first part of the itinerary, with several days of acclimatization and the ascent of Huayna Potosí, and subsequently continued with the expedition to Illimani. I especially liked how the program was organized, gradually increasing the altitude and the difficulty, so that the acclimatization was as progressive as possible. Each mountain ended up being a different and very special experience. The guides (Sabino, Pablo, Jose, and Froi) demonstrated a lot of experience, patience, and willingness to help at all times, always giving their best so that we would enjoy every day. Special thanks to Luz for having taken care of all our meals. I am left with very good memories of the mountains, but also of the people with whom I shared those days. Without a doubt, I hope to return next year to continue getting to know and climbing other summits in Bolivia together with Bolivian Mountaineering. Many thanks to Pedro, Sabino, and the whole team for the treatment, the trust, and for making this trip an experience that I will remember for a long time.

I was interested in Huayna Potosí tour, I was asking questions and they bothered to ask for information about the service and cancellations. they were rude and no longer wanted to provide me the service.

I would like to join the many excellent reviews: communication with Pedro is totally problem-free and fast from the beginning. Before the ascent there is a detailed briefing discussion with Pedro (because it is really not quite easy to climb Huayna potosi) . His team ( Jose the guide and the wonderful Felix, the chef) are very very experienced and crazy nice! They made the ascent a great experience that I will keep in my heart!

If you like this type of adventure, highly recommended, the cold is intense but you must be very prepared. The walks are intense.