Record SL-837000 · Wikidata Q200935
Huascarán Sur
No list classifications
Elevation
6,768
m
22,205 ft
Prominence
2,776 m
Isolation
2,207.5 km
Coordinates
9.1212° S,
77.6043° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaHuascarán (Spanish pronunciation: [waskaˈɾan], wass-ka-RAHN; Quechua: Waskaran), Nevado Huascarán or Mataraju is a mountain located in Yungay Province, Ancash Department, Peru. It is situated in the Cordillera Blanca range of the western Andes. The southern summit of Huascarán (Huascarán Sur), which reaches 6,768 metres (22,205 ft), is the highest point in Peru, the northern Andes (north of Lake Titicaca), and in all of the Earth's tropics. It is the fourth highest mountain in South America after Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado, and Monte Pissis. Huascarán is ranked 25th by topographic isolation.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huascarán Norte | 6,768 m | NW 319° | 2.9 km |