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South America / Peru / Cusco / Pikchu
Record SL-837319 · Wikidata Q16898443

Pikchu

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Elevation
3,800 m
12,467 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
13.5137° S, 71.9958° W
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Pikchu
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Description

Wikipedia

Pikchu (Quechua for pyramid/mountain or prominence with a broad base which ends in sharp peaks, Hispanicized spelling Picchu) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru west of the city of Cusco, about 3,800 metres (12,467 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District. Presently there are numerous microwave antennas on top of the mountain.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Cerro Acueducto 3,961 m W 248° 1.7 km
Pukamuqu 3,600 m E 77° 2.0 km
Cerro Rocacancha 3,899 m W 263° 3.0 km
Cerro Rumiorjo 3,841 m NW 313° 4.6 km