Pichu Pichu, Volcanic summit in Arequipa Region, Peru.
The Pichu Pichu mountain extends for 12 miles with seven distinct peaks, reaching an elevation of 5,664 meters in the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes.
Archaeological discoveries in 1958 revealed multiple Incan ceremonial sites near the summit, including a platform between the two highest points of the mountain.
Three preserved Incan mummies, found between 1960 and 1996 under a summit platform, demonstrate the mountain's significance in ancient religious practices.
The trek to Pichu Pichu follows a route from Chiguata village, requiring two days of hiking and proper altitude acclimatization for the 5,664-meter ascent.
A massive prehistoric landslide carved a north-south scar on the western face of this extinct volcano, creating its current geological formation.
Location: Arequipa Department
Elevation above the sea: 5,665 m
Part of: Volcanic arc of Peru
GPS coordinates: -16.43139,-71.23944
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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