Ch'uch'u

Ch'uch'u is a mountain summit located in the northern Cordillera Real range within the La Paz Department. The peak reaches approximately 5,100 meters in elevation within Larecaja Province.

The mountain's name comes from the Aymara language, showing the long presence of indigenous people in this area. This linguistic link points to settlement that started centuries before Spanish colonization.

This peak serves as the source of the Ch'uch'u Jawira river, which local farming communities depend on for their water supply. The waterway has shaped how people in the region use the land and manage their resources.

Visitors need specialized climbing gear and should acclimatize properly to the high altitude before attempting the ascent. Temperature drops significantly as you go higher, so warm clothing and protective equipment are essential.

The name means 'cold, cold liquid' in Aymara and reflects the temperature patterns found at this location. This linguistic feature shows how the indigenous people observed and named the place based on its climate.

GPS coordinates: -15.69784,-68.59446

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26