Apacheta, Mountain summit in Arequipa Region, Peru.
The Apacheta mountain rises to 5,328 meters within the western section of the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru.
The mountain location has served as a traditional crossing point for indigenous communities traveling through the Central Andean routes for centuries.
Local inhabitants construct stone cairns called apachetas at elevated points along mountain paths as offerings according to Andean spiritual traditions.
Travelers require proper altitude acclimatization and winter gear when visiting Apacheta, as temperatures frequently drop below freezing at this elevation.
The mountain stands between the Colca River and Molloco River, with its peak visible from the International Space Station orbiting Earth.
Elevation above the sea: 5,328 m
GPS coordinates: -15.38447,-72.17966
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35
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