Ausangate
Peru, Cusco
Ausangate
About Ausangate
Ausangate Regional Conservation Area protects 66,514 hectares of glaciated high-Andes landscape centered on the Ausangate massif (6,384 m) in the districts of Ocongate and Pitumarca in Cusco, including the famous Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) visited by thousands of trekkers annually. The reserve protects the world's largest tropical glacier, which supplies water to more than half of Cusco's population and feeds the Vilcanota River system. Established to combat the severe ecological and social impacts of glacial retreat driven by climate change, the ACR conserves fragile high-altitude puna ecosystems and sacred Andean landscapes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ausangate located?
Ausangate is located in Cusco, Peru at coordinates -13.75, -71.25.
How do I get to Ausangate?
To get to Ausangate, the nearest city is Cusco (90 km).
How large is Ausangate?
Ausangate covers approximately 665.14 square kilometers (257 square miles).
When was Ausangate established?
Ausangate was established in 2019.