Champara Explained

Champara
Map:Peru
Location:Peru, Ancash Region
Coordinates:-8.6872°N -77.7811°W
Elevation M:5735
Range:Andes, Cordillera Blanca
First Ascent:1-1936 via W. ridge, N. face.[1]
Other Name:Champará
Map Size:240

Champara or Champará[2] is a mountain in the north of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru and has an elevation of 5735m (18,816feet).[3] It is located in Yuracmarca District, Huaylas Province, within the region of Ancash.[4] Champara lies southeast of the lake Quyllurqucha.

Notes and References

  1. Neate, Jill (1994). Mountaineering in the Andes, 2nd edition. RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre. p. 37.
  2. Book: Biggar, John. The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. 2005. 9780953608720. 60.
  3. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Corongo (18-h). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  4. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaylas Province (Ancash Region) showing "Nevado Champara"

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