Palomani, Mountain peak in La Paz Department, Bolivia.
Palomani is a mountain peak located along the border between Bolivia and Peru in the Andes, reaching approximately 5,723 meters in elevation. The peak forms a prominent feature in this border region and is part of the complex mountain system of the southern Andes.
Palomani lies in the Apolobamba range on the Bolivia–Peru border, reaching about 5,723 m. Its name may derive from Aymara paluma, "dove". The mountain stands north of Suches Lake, south of Chaupi Orco, Salluyu and Jichu Qullu, and east of Chocñacota. Adventure travel companies, including Andes Tours UK, have offered guided tours to the area.
The name Palomani probably comes from Aymara, from paluma, "dove": "the one with a dove (or doves)". The mountain stands on the Bolivia–Peru border, in the Apolobamba range, north of Suches Lake, with Chaupi Orco (Viscachani), Salluyu and Jichu Qullu to the south and Chocñacota to the west. Adventure travel companies, among them Andes Tours UK, have offered guided tours to the area.
Climbing this peak requires specialized mountaineering equipment, extensive preparation, and high-altitude experience. Weather at this elevation changes rapidly, so visitors should expect difficult conditions and long acclimatization periods.
The name may derive from Aymara urpi or paluma, "dove", giving "the one with a dove (or doves)". The mountain sits just north of Suches Lake, and adventure travel companies such as Andes Tours UK have offered guided tours to the area.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,780 contributors worldwide.