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Life like hell in the highest city in the world
2026-08-27 15:45:00 / MISTERE&KURIOZITETE
At more than 5,000 meters above sea level, in the Peruvian Andes, lies La Rinconada, a town considered the highest inhabited place in the world. And while it is characterized by its incredible altitude, gold mines and extreme living conditions, the stories of those who have visited it also reveal a much darker side to this unusual place.
La Rinconada is located at about 5,100 meters above sea level, and according to official data from 2024, more than 30,000 people live there. The majority of the population is related to mining, while poverty, lack of infrastructure and very harsh climatic conditions are part of everyday life. Due to the high altitude, temperatures are low, and the lack of oxygen makes life difficult even for people who are accustomed to such conditions.
The situation is further complicated by crime and illegal mining. A study published in 2025 warned of problems related to organized crime, informal and illegal mining, environmental pollution, and a public health crisis. The city is also linked to smuggling, gold trafficking, and the activities of criminal groups, so La Rinconada is not a place that is recommended as a regular destination for tourists.
Just how brutal life can be in this city was shown by YouTubers Yes Theory and Zazza the Italian, who visited La Rinconada and filmed their experiences. One of them described the place as one of the most intense and unusual he has ever visited.
He was warned not to go out at night because, according to locals and security, the situation changes drastically after sunset.
Filming the city after dark was not without its problems. A cameraman who attempted to film at night was allegedly robbed, while the crew was also warned that a man had been murdered nearby before their arrival.
Zazza tried to explore as much of the city as possible during his stay, but the physical conditions were not easy even for him. “It’s hard to breathe. We are more than 5,000 meters above sea level,” he said, adding that he felt dizzy. He described the city as a large neighborhood built around the mine, while the police officers who accompanied him warned of frequent robberies and conflicts related to control of the mining areas.
One particularly frightening detail was a message in a privately guarded area: “Private property. Order to shoot. Do not stop.” Officers explained that some mines are protected in this way. “It’s like you’ve entered hell,” Zazza added. Police confirmed that snipers were on standby to target anyone who tried to enter, with one officer sternly warning: “You can’t go in, you can’t make that mistake.”
Although he wanted to stay longer and see La Rinconada after dark, ??Zazza eventually gave up. As a foreigner, he says, he attracted too much attention and could not roam freely through the city. “It would have been too dangerous,” he concluded, adding that the visit was nevertheless an experience he would remember for a lifetime.
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