Cordillera Apolobamba facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Apolobamba
Suches Lake in the Apolobamba Integrated Management Natural Area
Highest point
Peak	Chaupi Orco
Elevation	6,044 m (19,829 ft)
Geography
Satellite image of Apolobamba
Countries	Peru and Bolivia
Parent range	Andes

The Apolobamba (Cordillera de Apolobamba) is a large mountain range in South America. It is part of the mighty Andes mountains.

Geography

The Apolobamba mountain range is located right on the border. It sits between the countries of Peru and Bolivia.

On the Bolivian side, you can find it in the La Paz Department. In Peru, it is located in the Puno Region.

This mountain range stretches for about 50 km (31 mi) (31 miles) from east to west. It is also about 30 km (19 mi) (19 miles) from north to south.

A town called Curva is found in this area. It is the main home for the Kallawaya people. Curva is very high up, at about 3,800 m (12,500 ft) (12,467 feet) above sea level.

Mountains

The tallest mountain in the Apolobamba range is Chaupi Orco. It is also known as Wisk'achani. This peak stands incredibly tall at 6,044 metres (19,829 ft).

Many other notable mountains are also part of this range. Here are some of them:

• Akamani, 5,400 metres (17,717 ft)
• Allqamarini, 4,920 metres (16,142 ft)
• Apachita Pura Pura, 5,360 metres (17,585 ft)
• Asu Q'arani, 5,580 metres (18,307 ft)
• Canisaya, 5,706 metres (18,720 ft)
• Chawpi Urqu, 4,617 metres (15,148 ft)
• Choquechambi, 5,000 metres (16,404 ft)
• Chuquyu, 5,546 metres (18,196 ft)
• Cuchillo, 5,655 metres (18,553 ft)
• Chapi, 5,400 metres (17,717 ft)
• Chocñacota, 5,300 metres (17,388 ft)
• Iskay Cruz Rit'i, 5,200 metres (17,060 ft)
• Cunuyo, 4,800 metres (15,748 ft)
• Jach'a Waracha, 5,540 metres (18,176 ft)
• Janq'u Uma, 4,800 metres (15,748 ft)
• Ichocollo, 5,423 metres (17,792 ft)
• Katantika, 5,630 metres (18,471 ft)
• Kulli Pata, 4,800 metres (15,748 ft)
• Kuntur Ikiña, 5,100 metres (16,732 ft)
• K'usilluni, 4,600 metres (15,092 ft)
• Locopauchenta, 5,000 metres (16,404 ft)
• Losojocha, 5,338 metres (17,513 ft)
• Machu Such'i Qhuchi, 5,679 metres (18,632 ft)
• Manqu Qhapaq
• Nubi, 5,710 metres (18,734 ft)
• Palomani, 5,723 metres (18,776 ft)
• Punta Yavre, 4,600 metres (15,092 ft)
• Qala Phusa, 5,465 metres (17,930 ft)
• Jajahuaycho, 5,200 metres (17,060 ft)
• Jorhuari, 5,200 metres (17,060 ft)
• Qutañani, 4,900 metres (16,076 ft)
• Qillwa Quta, 4,900 metres (16,076 ft)
• Q'umir Pata, 4,720 metres (15,486 ft)
• Q'uru Qhini
• Rit'i Apachita, 5,029 metres (16,499 ft)
• Riti Urmasca, 5,200 metres (17,060 ft)
• Ritipata, 5,350 metres (17,552 ft)
• Rit'iyuq, 4,900 metres (16,076 ft)
• Salluyu, 5,650 metres (18,537 ft)
• Sorapata, 5,900 metres (19,357 ft)
• Ulla Qhaya, 5,617 metres (18,428 ft)
• Wanaku
• Huanacuni, 5,796 metres (19,016 ft)
• Waracha, 5,419 metres (17,779 ft)
• Warini
• Wila Kunka, 4,520 metres (14,829 ft)
• Vilacota, 5,179 metres (16,991 ft)
• Huejo, 4,900 metres (16,076 ft)
• Yanauma, 5,009 metres (16,434 ft)
• Yana Urqu

Lakes

The biggest lake in the Apolobamba range is Such'i Lake. The name Such'i comes from the Aymara and Quechua languages. It refers to a small fish that lives in the cold waters of the lakes and rivers of the Altiplano.

Here are some other lakes found in this mountain range:

• Ch'uxña Quta (Curva)
• Ch'uxñaquta (Putina)
• Cololo Lake
• K'ayrani Quta
• K'iski Quta
• Qachu Quta
• Qaqa Waychu
• Qillwa Quta
• Q'illu Qucha

See also

In Spanish: Cordillera Apolobamba para niños

• Apolobamba Integrated Management Natural Area
• Cordillera Real
• Cordillera Kimsa Cruz