Chinchey (Rurichinchay) Rising majestically to 6,309 meters (20,699 feet) above sea level, Chinchey—also known as Rurichinchay—stands as one of Peru’s most impressive yet lesser-known peaks in the legendary Cordillera Blanca. This formidable mountain, straddling the borders of three districts in Peru’s Ancash region, represents far more than just another high-altitude challenge for mountaineers. It embodies …
