Record SL-837171 · Wikidata Q13189525
Hapu Punta
'''Huichcana'''
No list classifications
Elevation
5,852
m
19,199 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
13.7558° S,
71.0055° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaJapu Punta (possibly from Quechua hapu oven made in the field of clods of earth with dry roots which are burnt to heat potatoes in them to prepare wathiya, a traditional dish, punta peak; ridge; first, before, in front of,) or Huichcana (possibly from Quechua for a bar across a door or window, bolt, lock, blockade,) is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,845 metres (19,177 ft) high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Pitumarca District and in the Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District. Japu Punta lies north of the lake Sibinacocha and northwest of Condoriquiña, Huila Aje and Yayamari.
First ascent
Date
1974
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevado Yayamari | 6,049 m | SE 118° | 2.8 km |
| Pucacocha | 5,320 m | NW 305° | 3.5 km |
| Hatun Ñañu Punta | 5,812 m | W 276° | 3.7 km |
| Yana Urqu | 4,800 m | NE 35° | 4.8 km |