Record SL-863689 · Wikidata Q25053182
Machu Apachita
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Elevation
4,800
m
15,748 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
13.6289° S,
70.7433° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaMachu Apachita (Quechua machu old, old person, Aymara apachita the place of transit of an important pass in the principal routes of the Andes; name in the Andes for a stone cairn, a little pile of rocks built along the trail in the high mountains, also spelled Machu Apacheta) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 m (15,700 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, on the border of the districts of Camanti and Marcapata. It is situated southeast of Wisk'achani.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanakuni | 4,800 m | S 200° | 1.9 km |
| Yanaqucha | 4,800 m | SE 154° | 2.4 km |
| Yana Urqu | 4,800 m | SW 204° | 3.1 km |
| Quri Pukara | 4,605 m | SW 236° | 3.5 km |
| Piqui Machay | 4,800 m | S 173° | 3.6 km |
| Vizcachani (Camanti-Marcapata) | 5,000 m | NW 313° | 3.7 km |