Chearoco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chearoco |
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| Chiaraco, Chiaroco | |
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The Cordillera Real as seen from Lake Titicaca showing Chearoco and Chachacomani
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,127 m (20,102 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,055 m (3,461 ft) |
| Parent peak | Ancohuma |
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 Chearoco
Location in Bolivia
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| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Real |
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| First ascent | 06/25/1928 - Erwin Hein (Austria), Alfred Horeschowski, Hugo Hoertnagel, and Hans Pfann (Germany) |
Chearoco is a tall mountain in the Cordillera Real mountain range. This range is part of the larger Andes mountains in Bolivia. Chearoco is also known as Chiaraco or Chiaroco. These names might come from the Aymara language. Ch'iyara means black, and juqhu means muddy place.
The mountain is about 6,127 m (20,102 ft) high. It is located in the La Paz Department of Bolivia. You can find it in Larecaja Province, near the town of Guanay. Chearoco sits between two other peaks, Qalsata and Chachakumani. The Aymara name for the mountain is similar to the names of a nearby area and a river. This river, called Ch'iyar Juqhu, starts near the mountain.
Climbing Chearoco
Chearoco is a challenging mountain to climb. The first people to reach its top were a group of climbers from Austria and Germany. They made their historic climb on June 25, 1928. The climbers were Erwin Hein, Alfred Horeschowski, Hugo Hoertnagel, and Hans Pfann.
How Tall is Chearoco?
Chearoco is one of the highest mountains in Bolivia. Its height is about 6,127 meters (20,000 feet). Scientists use special tools to measure mountain heights. For example, data from satellites like ASTER and TanDEM-X show its height is around 6,078 to 6,106 meters. This shows how tall and impressive Chearoco is.
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