Pukarani

Pukarani rises to an elevation of 4,301.9 meters above sea level, forming part of the southeastern Peruvian Andes mountain range in the Puno region.

The mountain area contains archaeological evidence of pre-Inca settlements from the Tiahuanaco civilization, which inhabited these lands between 800 and 1200 AD.

The mountain holds spiritual importance for local Quechua and Aymara communities, who maintain traditional ceremonies and rituals connected to the natural landscape.

Visitors need proper mountain gear and acclimatization time due to the high altitude conditions, with access routes starting from nearby villages in Puno.

The mountain provides views of Lake Titicaca's northern shore and serves as a geographical marker between different ecological zones of the Andean plateau.

Location: Puno Department

Elevation above the sea: 4,301.9 m

GPS coordinates: -15.24439,-70.28890

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:36