Ausangate, Mountain in the Andes of Peru
Ausangate is the fifth highest mountain in Peru, reaching 6,384 meters above sea level.
The region around Ausangate has been populated by Quechua peoples since pre-Columbian times.
Ausangate is considered a sacred mountain and an important deity in Incan mythology.
Ausangate trek offers challenging high-altitude hiking and stunning glacial vistas.
The mountain is renowned for the annual Qoyllur Rit'i festival, attracting thousands of pilgrims.
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap