Chaupi Orco (mountain) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chaupi Orco |
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| Viscachani | |
Chaupi Orco from the west
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,044 m (19,829 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,537 m (5,043 ft) |
| Parent peak | Ausangate (6384 m) |
| Listing | Ultra |
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 Chaupi Orco
Location in Peru
Chaupi Orco
Location in Bolivia
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| Country | Bolivia and Peru |
| Parent range | Apolobamba, Andes |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1 August 1957 - Werner Karl, Hans Richter, and Hans Wimmer (Germany) |
Chaupi Orco, also known as Viscachani, is a very tall mountain in the Andes mountain range. It stands right on the border between two South American countries: Bolivia and Peru. This impressive peak is about 6,044 metres (19,829 ft) high.
The name Chaupi Orco might come from the Quechua language. In Quechua, chawpi means middle or center, and urqu means mountain. So, it could mean "middle mountain." The other name, Viscachani, might come from the Aymara language, referring to a small animal called a viscacha that looks a bit like a rabbit.
On the Bolivian side, Chaupi Orco is located in the La Paz Department, in an area called Franz Tamayo Province. On the Peruvian side, it is in the Puno Region, specifically in Putina Province. This mountain is the highest point in the Apolobamba mountain range.
How Tall is Chaupi Orco?
Chaupi Orco is 6,044 metres (19,829 ft) tall. This makes it one of the highest mountains in the Andes. It is considered a very prominent peak, meaning it stands out a lot from the land around it. Its "parent peak" is Ausangate, which is an even taller mountain.
First People to Climb It
The first people known to have climbed to the very top of Chaupi Orco were three climbers from Germany. Their names were Werner Karl, Hans Richter, and Hans Wimmer. They reached the summit on August 1, 1957.
See also
In Spanish: Chaupi Orco para niños
- List of mountains in the Andes
- List of Ultras of South America
