Layqa Qullu, Mountain summit in Cordillera Real, Bolivia
Layqa Qullu rises to 6,166 meters above sea level in the Illimani massif, with its peak located between the Murillo and Sud Yungas provinces.
The mountain's recorded exploration began during the rise of Andean mountaineering, contributing to the mapping of Bolivia's high-altitude geography in the 20th century.
The mountain's name originates from Aymara language, where 'layqa' means wizard or medicine man, and 'qullu' translates to mountain, reflecting indigenous heritage.
Climbers accessing Layqa Qullu require technical mountaineering equipment, high-altitude experience, and proper acclimatization due to the extreme elevation conditions.
German emigrants placed their flag on the summit before World War II, which an English mining engineer later removed using specialized climbing techniques.
GPS coordinates: -16.65313,-67.76673
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:36
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