Sinqa

The 4,423-meter-high Sinqa mountain rises from the Andes range, offering views of surrounding peaks and valleys near the city of Cusco.

The mountain name comes from the Quechua language meaning nose, and has alternative spellings including Sencca and Senqa in Spanish colonial documents.

The mountain holds status as an apu, a sacred peak in indigenous beliefs, alongside other revered mountains like Pachatusan and Wanakawri.

The mountain requires proper acclimatization and equipment for climbing, with access routes starting from both Cusco Province and Cachimayo District.

Located at coordinates 13°27′26″S and 72°00′20″W, Sinqa stands within two different provinces: Cusco and Anta, marking an administrative boundary.

Elevation above the sea: 4,423 m

GPS coordinates: -13.45760,-72.00529

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35