Chullpa

Chullpa is a mountain summit in Oruro Department that rises to approximately 4,307 meters, positioned east of Lake Poopó in Sebastián Pagador Province. The peak sits within a larger cluster of mountains that together form the local topography of this high-altitude region.

The mountain takes its name from chullpas, ancient burial towers built by Aymara peoples across the Altiplano. This naming reflects how the region's geography preserves connections to earlier civilizations that inhabited this high-altitude landscape.

The summit takes its name from ancient funerary structures that hold deep meaning in local stories and collective memory of the Andean region.

Visitors should prepare for high altitude conditions and bring appropriate gear suited for mountain terrain. The area is best explored with guidance from people familiar with local conditions in nearby settlements.

The summit is part of a mountain cluster that includes neighboring peaks such as Wari Pukyu and Chullpa Qullu, which together form a distinct geological arrangement. This configuration makes the area noteworthy for those interested in exploring multiple connected heights in a single region.

GPS coordinates: -19.15557,-66.63688

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26