Record SL-863699 · Wikidata Q25053866
Misquicocha
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
8.7044° S,
77.8172° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaMisquicocha (possibly from Quechua misk'i sweet, qucha lake "sweet lake") is mountain in the north of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 m (16,000 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Yuracmarca District. It lies southwest Champara. Misquicocha is also the name of a group of lakes north of the mountain at 8°41′17″S 77°48′25″W.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quyllurqucha | 4,800 m | N 353° | 2.4 km |
| Champará | 5,850 m | E 69° | 4.9 km |