Mount Champaquí, Mountain summit in western Córdoba Province, Argentina
Mount Champaquí rises to 2,770 meters (9,088 feet) and is the highest point in Córdoba Province. It stands as a major peak within the Sierras de Córdoba mountain range and marks the natural boundary of Pampa de Achala.
The mountain is part of the Sierras Grandes, an ancient mountain system shaped over geological time. Its formation has long defined the natural boundaries and character of the surrounding regions.
The name comes from the Comechingón indigenous language and means water at the top, referring to the small lake near the summit. Visitors can still see this connection to the region's indigenous past reflected in the landscape itself.
The ascent typically starts from Villa Alpina on the eastern slopes with marked trails crossing different terrain types. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and bring proper equipment for mountain conditions.
A small lake near the summit freezes completely from late April through early August, creating a rare natural ice formation at this elevation. This seasonal transformation offers a striking contrast to the warmer climate of lower-lying areas.
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