Q'uwa Laki

Q'uwa Laki rises to an elevation of 5,200 meters, featuring steep rocky slopes and high-altitude vegetation across its mountain terrain in the Peruvian Andes.

The mountain stands at the intersection of three districts - Coalaque, Matalaque, and Omate - marking traditional territorial boundaries since pre-colonial settlement patterns.

The name Q'uwa Laki combines Aymara words referring to medicinal plants and healing wisdom, reflecting indigenous knowledge of natural remedies in the region.

Mountaineers need specialized equipment and acclimatization periods to reach the summit, with access routes starting from the nearest towns in Moquegua Department.

The mountain environment supports specific plant species that survive at 5,200 meters, creating distinct ecological zones at different elevation levels.

Location: Moquegua Department

Elevation above the sea: 5,200 m

GPS coordinates: -16.51314,-70.96862

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:50