Waqurunchu, Mountain summit in Pasco province, Peru.
Waqurunchu is a mountain in Pasco province that rises to 5,723 meters within the Cordillera Oriental. Its steep slopes extend across the terrain between the communities of Ticlacayan and Huachon.
The first documented ascent took place in 1956, when British mountaineers Michael Westmacott and John Streetly reached the summit on August 17. This climb was recorded in the American Alpine Journal.
The mountain holds meaning in local traditions of the Pasco region, where communities maintain a long-standing connection to this natural landmark. Visitors can sense this relationship through the names and stories passed down over generations.
Climbers should plan expeditions between April and September when weather conditions are most favorable for mountaineering. During this window, snow and storms are less common, allowing for safer climbing conditions.
Different measurement systems record varying heights for the mountain, which is common for remote mountain regions. SRTM data shows 5,708 meters while TanDEM-X measures 5,348 meters, a significant difference between the two systems.
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