Record SL-863479 · Wikidata Q19460931
Challwaqucha
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Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
11.5119° S,
76.1358° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaChallwaqucha (Quechua challwa 'fish', qucha 'lake', "fish lake", Hispanicized spelling Chalhuacocha) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high, with a small lake of the same name. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Morococha District, southwest of Yawarqucha and Yuraqqucha. The mountain is named after a little lake on its western slope at 11°30′50″S 76°08′23″W.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuraqqucha (Yauli) | 5,022 m | NE 25° | 1.6 km |
| Quchayuq | 4,600 m | NE 55° | 4.2 km |
| Mit'u | 5,000 m | SW 232° | 4.3 km |
| Yawarqucha | 4,800 m | NE 24° | 4.4 km |