Illimani, Mountain summit in Cordillera Real, Bolivia
Illimani rises to 6,438 meters as the highest mountain in the Cordillera Real range, displaying four distinct summits near La Paz and El Alto cities.
British explorer William Martin Conway completed the first documented ascent of Illimani in 1898, accompanied by Italian guides J.A. Maquignaz and L. Pellissier.
The name Illimani originates from the Aymara language phrase Illi mani, meaning Golden Eagle, reflecting the indigenous heritage of the Bolivian Andes.
The standard climbing route from Nido de Condores camp at 5,450 meters requires navigation through crevasses and steep frozen ridges during the May-October season.
Eastern Air Lines Flight 980 crashed into Illimani on January 1, 1985, marking one of the highest commercial aircraft accidents in recorded history.
Location: Murillo Province
Location: Sud Yungas Province
Elevation above the sea: 6,439 m
GPS coordinates: -16.65500,-67.78366
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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