Peak Jach'a Khunu Qullu Length 35 km (22 mi) Country Bolivia Type of rock Granite | Elevation 19,029 ft (5,800 m) Width 12 km (7.5 mi) State/Province Altiplano Parent range Andes | |
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Similar Chaupi Orco, Ch'iyar Juqhu, Chachakumani, Ancohuma, Mururata | ||
The Cordillera Quimsa Cruz is a mountain range in the La Paz Department in Bolivia situated south east of Lake Titicaca and north of Lake Uru Uru, measuring about 35-40 km in length and 12 km at its widest point. It is the continuation of the Cordillera Real of Bolivia extending in a north to south-eastern direction from Asiento pass south of Illimani to Tres Cruces pass.
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Map of Cordillera Kimsa Cruz, Bolivia
Kimsa Cruz or Quimsa Cruz in hispanicized spelling is a partly Aymara (kimsa three), partly Spanish (cruz cross) expression meaning "three crosses".
Mountains
The highest elevations are Jach'a Khunu Qullu (5,800 m), Wayna Khunu Qullu (5,640 m) and Gigante (5,748 m). Other notable peaks are:
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Cordillera Quimsa Cruz Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA