El Misti is an active stratovolcano standing at 5,822m (19,100ft) near Arequipa, Peru, featuring three circular craters with actively fuming gas vents at its summit. Adventurous trekkers can summit this challenging two-day climb via one of three main routes, rewarded with 360-degree views from the peak and the achievement of conquering one of Peru's most iconic mountains.
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