Record SL-860163 · Wikidata Q18536507
Layqa Qullu
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Elevation
6,166
m
20,230 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
16.6533° S,
67.7667° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaLayqa Qullu (Aymara layqa wizard, sorcerer, witch, sorceress, witch doctor, medicine man, qullu mountain, "wizard mountain", also spelled Laica Kkollu) is a 6,166-metre-high (20,230 ft) peak in the Cordillera Real in the Andes of Bolivia. It is one of the highest peaks in the Illimani massif. It is situated in the La Paz Department, Murillo Province, Palca Municipality, and in the Sud Yungas Province, Irupana Municipality. Layqa Qullu lies south-east of the highest point of the massif, north-west of Link'u Link'u and Silla Pata.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Sur | 6,462 m | W 263° | 1.8 km |
| Illimani | 6,462 m | W 264° | 1.8 km |
| Silla Pata | 5,442 m | S 165° | 2.7 km |
| Link'u Link'u | 5,244 m | E 110° | 3.4 km |
| Norte | 6,109 m | NW 298° | 3.8 km |
| Pico del Indio | 5,366 m | SW 247° | 3.8 km |