Layqa Qullu, Mountain summit in the Illimani massif, Cordillera Real, Bolivia

Layqa Qullu is a mountain in the Cordillera Real that rises to 6,166 meters and sits between Murillo and Sud Yungas provinces. The peak forms part of the Illimani massif, one of Bolivia's major mountain ranges.

Layqa Qullu is one of the highest peaks of the Illimani massif in the Cordillera Real, reaching 6,166 metres. It lies on the border of Palca Municipality in Murillo Province and Irupana Municipality in Sud Yungas Province, La Paz Department, south-east of the massif's highest point and north-west of Link'u Link'u and Silla Pata. The sources record no dated climbing or mapping history for the peak itself.

The name comes from the Aymara language, where 'layqa' means wizard or medicine man and 'qullu' means mountain, showing deep indigenous roots. Local people have long understood the high peaks through spiritual and practical knowledge passed down through generations.

Technical mountaineering gear, high-altitude experience, and proper acclimatization are needed for the climb due to extreme elevation conditions. Visitors should prepare physically and expect to work with experienced guides.

The name Layqa Qullu comes from Aymara: layqa means wizard, sorcerer or medicine man, and qullu means mountain, so the peak is called "wizard mountain". It is also written Laica Kkollu. The summit reaches 6,166 metres, making it one of the highest peaks of the Illimani massif.