Kunturiri

Kunturiri is a mountain peak in the Cordillera Real with an elevation of about 5,648 meters (18,530 feet). The massif contains three distinct summits in the La Paz Department and demands technical climbing skills and serious high-altitude experience.

German mountaineer Wilfrid Kühm completed the first documented ascent of the main summit in 1941. This achievement marked an important turning point in Bolivian mountaineering history.

The name comes from Aymara language, where 'kuntu' means condor. Local communities and mountain guides still honor this indigenous connection when speaking about the peak today.

Climbers need extensive high-altitude experience and specialized technical gear to tackle this challenging route. The best season for attempts runs from May through September when weather conditions are most stable.

The three summits of the massif form a remarkable natural shape resembling a condor with spread wings when viewed from certain angles. The main peak and its neighboring peaks Ala Izquierda and Ala Norte create this striking geological arrangement.

GPS coordinates: -19.60106,-65.87072

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26