Huascarán, Mountain summit in Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The Huascarán peak rises to 6,768 meters above sea level with its southern summit, making it the highest point in Peru and the tropical regions.
The first successful ascent of Huascarán Sur occurred on July 20, 1932, when a German-Austrian expedition team reached the southern summit of the mountain.
The mountain received its name from the nearby village of Huashco, with the term Huascarán coming from Huashco-Urán, meaning beyond and down from Huashco.
The climbing season extends from March to November, requiring advanced mountaineering skills and proper acclimatization through a recommended six-day expedition schedule.
Huascarán measures the lowest gravitational force on Earth at 9.76392 meters per second squared due to its location and geological composition.
Location: Ancash Department
Elevation above the sea: 6,768 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: -9.12123,-77.60430
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:48
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