Wariri, Mountain summit in Tacna Department, Peru
Wariri is a mountain summit in Tarata Province of the Tacna Region, situated between Wilaquta Lake and Ñiq'i Quta at approximately 4,800 meters elevation. The peak marks a notable high point in this Andean landscape.
The mountain received its name from the Aymara language, a term for a wild animal that has lived in the high Andes for millennia. During the Spanish colonial period, the name was adapted into various spellings such as Huarire.
The name comes from the Aymara language and refers to vicunas, wild Andean camelids that roam this highland region.
The summit sits in a remote high mountain region requiring careful planning to reach via rural paths and settlements. Visitors should be prepared for harsh weather conditions and the high elevation.
The peak has a prominence of roughly 260 meters and sits relatively isolated from other major summits in the immediate area. This geographic feature makes it a standalone landmark in this high plateau landscape.
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