La Rinconada
Ла-Рінконада
La Rinconada is a town located in the Peruvian Andes, known for being one of the highest settlements in the world at an altitude of approximately 5,100 meters above sea level. It is a gold mining town, characterized by its remote location and challenging living conditions due to the extreme altitude.
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La Rinconada, which is not accessible by road, can be reached via a combination of flights to nearby cities and a trek. The town has no plumbing or sewage system and is often noted for its informal economy driven by gold mining. Despite the harsh conditions, it has a population of around 50,000, primarily engaged in mining activities.