Record SL-863648 · Wikidata Q19421390
Collpacaja
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
14.1853° S,
70.6408° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaCollpacaja (possibly from Quechua qullpa salty, salpeter, qaqa rock, "salpeter rock") is a mountain in the southern extension of the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. The mountain is situated in the Puno Region, Melgar Province, Nuñoa District. Collpacaja lies south of the mountain Yanacocha. To the west of Collpacaja is a small lake named Quellhuacocha ("gull lake").
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jatunyurac Caca | 5,000 m | S 194° | 2.7 km |
| Yanacocha (Carabaya-Melgar) | 5,000 m | N 7° | 4.7 km |