Apacheta

Apacheta is a mountain summit in the Chila mountain range located in the western section of the Arequipa Region within Peru's Andes. The peak stands at 5,328 meters and sits between the Colca River and the Molloco River.

The mountain has served as a traditional crossing point for indigenous communities traveling through Central Andean routes for centuries. This passage connected different valleys and facilitated movement across the high mountain range.

Local people build stone piles at this mountain as spiritual offerings following Andean traditions. These cairns represent how mountain crossings hold deep meaning in the community's relationship with the landscape.

Visitors need proper altitude acclimatization and winter gear since temperatures regularly drop below freezing at this elevation. The ascent demands good physical fitness and experience with high-altitude mountain hiking.

The mountain sits strategically between two major rivers and can be spotted from specific vantage points across the region. Its location makes it a notable landmark in the Andean landscape.

Elevation above the sea: 5,328 m

GPS coordinates: -15.38447,-72.17966

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20