Cerro Khapia Reserved Zone Landscape Reserve

The reserve encompasses five mountains, including Cerro Khapía peak at 4,825 meters and Cerro Ichocollo reaching 4,574 meters in elevation.

SERNANP established the Cerro Khapia Reserved Zone Landscape Reserve on May 28, 2011, to protect natural resources and maintain ecological balance.

Indigenous communities near the reserve maintain traditional practices and consider the mountain Cerro Khapía an Apu, a sacred spirit in Andean beliefs.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the reserve while following SERNANP guidelines for conservation and safety measures.

The reserve features distinct geological formations with Cerro Khapía displaying a prominence of 978 meters above surrounding terrain.

Location: Province of Chucuito

Website: https://www.sernanp.gob.pe/reserva-paisajistica-cerro-khapia

Operator: SERNANP

Website: https://sernanp.gob.pe/reserva-paisajistica-cerro-khapia

GPS coordinates: -16.37602,-69.12369

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15