Chaupi Orco, Mountain peak in Cordillera Apolobamba, Bolivia and Peru
Chaupi Orco reaches an elevation of 6,044 meters above sea level, forming part of a substantial ice massif covering 102 square kilometers.
German mountaineers Werner Karl, Hans Richter, and Hans Wimmer achieved the first recorded ascent of Chaupi Orco on August 1, 1957.
The mountain name originates from Quechua language meaning middle mountain, while in Aymara language it carries the alternative name Viscachani.
Expeditions to Chaupi Orco begin at Paso Pelechuco road, requiring extensive preparation due to dangerous seracs and steep summit ridges.
The mountain maintains a topographic isolation of 236 kilometers and connects to Ausangate as its parent peak at 6,384 meters elevation.
Location: La Paz Department
Location: Puno Department
Elevation above the sea: 6,044 m
GPS coordinates: -14.63361,-69.22870
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:36
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