Kunturiri (Los Andes) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kunturiri |
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Kunturiri as seen from the lake Ch'iyar Quta
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| Elevation | 5,648 m (18,530 ft) |
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 Kunturiri
Location in Bolivia
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| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Real |
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| First ascent | Wilfrid Kühm, 1941 |
Kunturiri is a tall and beautiful mountain in Bolivia, South America. It's part of the Andes mountain range, specifically the Cordillera Real. The mountain is about 5,648 meters (18,530 feet) high. Its name comes from the Aymara language, where "kunturi" means "condor." People say the main peaks of Kunturiri look like a giant condor with its wings spread wide!
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Kunturiri: The Condor Mountain
Kunturiri is a famous mountain located in the La Paz Department of Bolivia. The name "Kunturiri" comes from the Aymara language. "Kunturi" means "condor," and "-(i)ri" is a suffix. So, Kunturiri means something like "place of the condor" or "one with the condor."
The mountain is known for its unique shape. The central part of the Kunturiri group has three main peaks. They look just like a huge condor spreading its wings to fly!
The Condor's Peaks
The three main peaks that form the "condor" shape are:
- Kunturiri itself: This peak is also called Cabeza de(l) Condor, which means "head of the condor" in Spanish. It is the tallest at 5,648 meters (18,530 feet).
- Ala Izquierda: This means "left wing" in Spanish. It's also called Ala Norte ("north wing"). This peak is 5,532 meters (18,150 feet) high and is the Kunturiri west peak.
- Ala Derecha: This means "right wing" in Spanish. It's also known as Ala Sur ("south wing"). This peak stands at 5,482 meters (17,986 feet).
Another peak nearby is Kuchillu Khunu. Its name means "knife snow" in Aymara. It is located south of the "head of the condor."
Other Peaks in the Area
The Kunturiri massif is a group of many mountains. Besides the main "condor" peaks, there are several other notable summits. Some of these include:
- Pico Reya (5,495 meters or 18,028 feet)
- Qallwani (5,492 meters or 18,018 feet)
- Wintanani (5,428 meters or 17,808 feet)
- Pequeño Alpamayo (5,370 meters or 17,618 feet)
- Tarija (5,060 meters or 16,601 feet)
These peaks offer amazing views and challenges for climbers.
Nearby Lakes
South of the Kunturiri mountain group, you can find two beautiful lakes. These are Ch'iyar Quta and Juri Quta. They add to the stunning scenery of this mountain region.
See also
In Spanish: Nevado Condoriri para niños
- Jist'aña
