Sahuasiray

Sahuasiray stands at 5,818 meters elevation within the Urubamba mountain range, featuring steep cliffs and permanently snow-covered peaks in the Cusco Department.

The mountain received its first documented climbing expeditions in 1963 through the northern ridge, followed by a southern approach achievement in 1968.

The mountain name combines Quechua words 'sawa' meaning matrimony and 'siray' meaning to sew, reflecting the indigenous linguistic heritage of the region.

Access to Sahuasiray requires travel through the town of Calca, with local guides available to lead expeditions through established climbing routes.

The mountain maintains an isolation distance of 37 kilometers and a prominence of 1,948 meters, marking it as an Ultra peak in South America.

Location: Cusco Department

Elevation above the sea: 5,818 m

GPS coordinates: -13.21396,-71.98830

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:36