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South America / Peru / Ancash / Chinchey
Record SL-837104 · Wikidata Q1118982

Chinchey

'''Rurichinchay'''
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Elevation
6,309 m
20,699 ft
Prominence
1,342 m
Isolation
Coordinates
9.3824° S, 77.3300° W
Grid ref
Chinchey
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Description

Wikipedia

Chinchey, also known as Rurichinchay, is a 6,309-metre-high (20,699 ft) mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the region of Ancash, most precisely between the districts of Aco (in Carhuaz Province), Independencia (in Huaraz Province), and Huari (in Huari Province). Rurichinchay is also the name of the lake northeast of the mountain at 9°20′31″S 77°19′04″W and the name of the river which originates at the lake. It flows to the southeast.

Best months

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Tullparaju 5,787 m SE 144° 2.5 km
Pucaranra 6,147 m SW 246° 2.5 km
Palcaraju Este 6,150 m NW 298° 4.7 km