Coropuna

Coropuna extends across 1000 square kilometers in the Ampato mountain range, featuring six distinct summit cones and an extensive ice cap.

The first documented expeditions to Coropuna occurred in 1911 when Annie Peck and Hiram Bingham III independently attempted to measure its elevation.

The mountain name translates to 'shrine on the plateau' in Quechua language, representing the fifth most important religious site in the Inca Empire.

The ascent to the summit requires a four-day program with mandatory acclimatization stops at base camp and high camp at different elevations.

Archaeological evidence found at 6200 meters indicates that Indigenous people reached near the summit centuries before European expeditions.

Location: Arequipa Department

Elevation above the sea: 6,425 m

Part of: Volcanic arc of Peru

GPS coordinates: -15.52028,-72.65722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15