Record SL-863873 · Wikidata Q17777889
Pucasaya (Moquegua)
No list classifications
Elevation
5,320
m
17,454 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
16.4592° S,
70.9361° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPucasaya (possibly from Quechua puka red, saya slope, "red slope") is a 5,320-metre-high (17,454 ft) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is situated southeast of the salt lake named Salinas. The mountain is located in the Moquegua Region, General Sánchez Cerro Province, Matalaque District, southwest of the active Ubinas volcano. Pucasaya lies on the southern border of the buffer zone of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reservation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukara | 5,000 m | W 270° | 4.6 km |