Jachacunocollo Explained

Jachacunocollo
Map:Bolivia
Location:Bolivia
Label Position:right
Elevation M:5800
Range:Andes, Kimsa Cruz mountain range
Coordinates:-16.9786°N -67.3481°W
First Ascent:Reached shoulder 20m below top-1911: 1-1939.
Map Size:200

Jachacunocollo[1] [2] (possibly from Aymara jach'a big, khunu snow, qullu mountain), also known as Jacha Cuno Collo,[3] Tres Marias, Don Luis or Jacha Collo is a mountain in the Andes in Bolivia. It is the highest elevation in the Quimsa Cruz Range reaching an elevation of about 5,800 metres (19,029 ft). Jachacunocollo is situated in the La Paz Department, Inquisivi Province, Quime Municipality, north-west of Wayna Khunu Qullu, the second highest mountain in this mountain range.[4] [5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Biggar, John. The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. 2005. Andes. 9780953608720. 148. en.
  2. Book: Neate, Jill. Mountaineering in the Andes: A Sourcebook for Climbers. 1994. Expedition Advisory Centre, Royal Geographical Society. 9780907649649. 135. en.
  3. Book: Brain, Yossi. Bolivia: A Climbing Guide. Thurman. Paula. 1998. The Mountaineers Books. 9780898864953. 182. en.
  4. Echevarría, Evelio, Cordillera Quimsa Cruz, Bolivia, Alpine Journal (2006), see map, p. 153
  5. http://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/p1386i/bolivia/5fig11.jpg pubs.usgs.gov