Record SL-863133 · Wikidata Q15269115
Pucaraju
No list classifications
Elevation
5,025
m
16,486 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
8.9303° S,
77.5442° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPucaraju or Pukaraju (possibly from Quechua puka red, rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow, "red snow-covered mountain") is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,025 metres (16,486 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Mariscal Luzuriaga Province, Lucma District, in the Pomabamba Province, Llumpa District, and in the Yungay Province, Yanama District. Pucaraju lies southeast of Taulliraju and west of the lakes named Wiqruqucha and Orgoncocha. The IGN-Peru map and the UGEL map of Yungay show the name of the mountain as "Pacaraju".
First ascent
Date
1994
Source · wikipedia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuctubamba | 5,240 m | NW 333° | 3.4 km |