Pikchu

Pikchu rises to an elevation of 3,800 meters within the Eastern Cordillera mountain range, featuring steep slopes and natural terraces across its terrain.

The mountain holds numerous pre-Inca agricultural terraces, indicating extensive farming activities by ancient civilizations that inhabited the Cusco region.

Local communities maintain traditional practices of offering ceremonies to Pikchu, considering it a sacred mountain within their ancestral belief system.

The climbing season extends from April through November, requiring proper acclimatization and basic mountaineering equipment for a safe ascent.

The summit provides direct views of the Salinas Salt Lake and serves as a natural habitat for native Andean species including llamas, alpacas, and condors.

Location: Cusco Province

Elevation above the sea: 3,800 m

GPS coordinates: -13.51366,-71.99575

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:36