Khapia, Mountain summit in Puno Department, Peru.
Khapia is a mountain summit in the Andes rising to 4,809 meters near the Peru-Bolivia border. The massif spans multiple districts and overlooks the surrounding highland landscape.
The mountain received official recognition as National Cultural Heritage of Peru in 2011. This designation reflects its longstanding importance to Andean communities.
Local communities view Khapia as an Apu, a mountain spirit in Andean tradition. This spiritual role remains alive in ceremonies and daily practices throughout the region.
The ascent is best approached from Yunguyo, reachable by collectivo from Puno. Local taxis provide transport from town to the mountain base where trekking begins.
The summit extends across four different districts and maintains over 900 meters of prominence on the Peruvian side. This geographic span makes it a major landmark in regional topography.
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