Mount Ancohuma

Ancohuma has an elevation of 6,427 m (21,086 ft) making it the third highest mountain peak in Bolivia, after Nevado Sajama and Mount Illimani.

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 Mount Illampú, near the town of Sorata. Despite being higher than Mount Illampú, Ancohuma is has a gentler peak, with less local relief, and it is a somewhat easier climb.

There is also a small lake, Laguna Glacial, located on the Illampu-Ancohuma massif between Mount Illampú and Ancohuma, which makes a great hiking destination from the town of Sorata.

The peak was first climbed in 1919, by Rudolf Dienst and Adolf Schulze. Their route, still the easiest, climbs the southwest face, and is rated PD (not very difficult). Other routes exist on the northwest ridge and the west face. Depending on the route desired, the mountain is approached either from the west or from the northeast; each approach requires 2-3 days from town of Sorata.