Cordillera Quimsa Cruz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cordillera Quimsa Cruz |
|
|---|---|
Cordillera Quimsa Cruz as seen from North
|
|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Jach'a Khunu Qullu |
| Elevation | 19,029 ft (5,800 m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Width | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Geography | |
The Cordillera Quimsa Cruz is situated south-east of Lake Titicaca and north of Lake Uru Uru
|
|
| Country | Bolivia |
| State/Province | Altiplano |
| Range coordinates | 17°00′S 67°10′W / 17.000°S 67.167°W |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | granite |
The Cordillera Quimsa Cruz is a beautiful mountain range in Bolivia, a country in South America. It is located in the La Paz Department. This mountain range stretches for about 35 to 40 kilometers (around 22-25 miles) long. It is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) wide at its widest part.
You can find it south-east of Lake Titicaca and north of Lake Uru Uru. The Cordillera Quimsa Cruz is actually a part of the larger Cordillera Real of Bolivia. It extends from the Asiento pass, which is south of the famous Illimani mountain, all the way to the Tres Cruces pass.
The name Kimsa Cruz or Quimsa Cruz has a special meaning. It comes from two languages: Aymara and Spanish. Kimsa means "three" in the Aymara language. Cruz means "cross" in the Spanish language. So, the name means "three crosses."
Tallest Mountains
The Cordillera Quimsa Cruz is home to many impressive peaks. The highest mountain in this range is Jachacunocollo, which stands at about 5,800 meters (19,029 feet) tall. That's super high!
Other very tall mountains here include:
- Wayna Khunu Qullu, reaching about 5,640 meters (18,504 feet)
- Gigante, standing at about 5,748 meters (18,858 feet)
- León Jiwata, at about 5,680 meters (18,635 feet)
- San Luis, at about 5,620 meters (18,438 feet)
- Las Virgenes, at about 5,600 meters (18,373 feet)
- San Pedro, at about 5,590 meters (18,340 feet)
- Yaypuri, at about 5,566 meters (18,261 feet)
- Salvador Apacheta, at about 5,565 meters (18,258 feet)
- Jach'a Paquni, at about 5,560 meters (18,241 feet)
- San Enrique, at about 5,620 meters (18,438 feet)
These mountains are part of the mighty Andes mountain range. The Cordillera Quimsa Cruz is a popular spot for climbers and adventurers who want to explore Bolivia's stunning natural beauty.
See also
- Itapalluni
- Wisk'achani
