Champara

Champara
Champará
Champara
Peru
Highest point
Elevation 5,735 m (18,816 ft)
Coordinates 8°41′14″S 77°46′52″W / 8.68722°S 77.78111°W / -8.68722; -77.78111Coordinates: 8°41′14″S 77°46′52″W / 8.68722°S 77.78111°W / -8.68722; -77.78111 
Geography
Location Peru, Ancash Region
Parent range Andes, Cordillera Blanca
Climbing
First ascent 1-1936 via W. ridge, N. face.[1]

Champara[2] or Champará[3] is a mountain in the north of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru and has an elevation of 5,735 metres (18,816 ft).[2][3] It is located in Yuracmarca District, Huaylas Province, within the region of Ancash.[4] Champara lies southeast of the lake Quyllurqucha.

References

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