Ancohuma

#12 among destinations in Bolivia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Ancohuma or Janq'u Uma is the third highest mountain in Bolivia. It is located in the northern section of the Cordillera Real, part of the Andes, east of Lake Titicaca. It lies just south of the slightly lower Illampu, near the town of Sorata. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1919Elevation: 21086 ftProminence: 6421 ftCoordinates: 15°51'15"S, 68°32'27"W

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La PazBolivia

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Ancohuma – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laguna Glaciar, Illampu, Uma Jalanta, Q'asiri.

2.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Laguna Glaciar
56 min walk • Nestled within the rugged folds of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia, Laguna Glaciar stands as a testament to nature's splendor. This high-altitude lake, resting at an elevation of approximately 5,030 meters above sea level, is one of the highest lakes in the world.
2.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Illampu
67 min walk • Illampu is the fourth highest mountain in Bolivia. It is located in the northern section of the Cordillera Real, part of the Andes, east of Lake Titicaca. It lies just north of the slightly higher Janq'u Uma, near the town of Sorata. Laguna Glaciar, located in the Illampu-Janq'u Uma massif, is the 17th highest lake in the world.
5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Uma Jalanta
127 min walk • Uma Jalanta is a mountain in the Cordillera Real in the Andes of Bolivia, about 5,723 metres high. It is located in the La Paz Department, Larecaja Province, Sorata Municipality.
5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Q'asiri
128 min walk • Q'asiri is a mountain in the Cordillera Real in the Andes of Bolivia, about 5,828 m high. It is located in the La Paz Department, Larecaja Province, Sorata Municipality.