Perlilla Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Perlilla
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Highest point
Elevation	5,587 m (18,330 ft)
Geography
Perlilla Location in Peru
Location	Ancash Region, Asunción, Carhuaz, Huari
Parent range	Cordillera Blanca
Geology
Age of rock	Tertiary
Mountain type	granite
Climbing
First ascent	July 14, 1966
Easiest route	North glacier

Perlilla is a tall mountain in Peru, standing at 5,587 meters (about 18,330 feet) high! It's part of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, which is a section of the huge Andes mountains. You can find Perlilla in the Ancash Region of Peru, crossing parts of the Asunción, Carhuaz, and Huari provinces.

Brave climbers reached the top of Perlilla for the very first time on July 14, 1966. A team of five climbers from Japan made this amazing first ascent. Their names were M. Ishinabe, A. Kurihara, A. Miyahara, S. Ooe, and T. Suzuki.

What Makes Perlilla Special?
- A Great Place for Winter Sports
- Beautiful Natural Attractions
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What Makes Perlilla Special?

Perlilla covers a large area, a bit bigger than 30 square kilometers (about 11.5 square miles). Most of this area is easy to reach from the nearby town of Chacas.

A Great Place for Winter Sports

Imagine a huge snowy playground! About 14 square kilometers (over 5 square miles) of Perlilla's northern part are covered in snow. This area is perfect for winter sports like skiing or snowboarding. The slopes are gentle enough, not usually steeper than 50 degrees.

Because Perlilla is so close to the equator (at 9 degrees south latitude), it could be one of the highest ski centers near the equator. It's even bigger than the famous Chacaltaya ski track in Bolivia. Perlilla has a massive area of snow, making it a great spot for developing winter sports.