Record SL-837391 · Wikidata Q25106379
Puchkayuq Punta
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Elevation
4,800
m
15,748 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
9.0998° S,
77.6550° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPuchkayuq Punta (Quechua puchka spindle, -n a suffix, punta peak; ridge, "the peak (or ridge) with a spindle", also spelled Puchcayoc Punta) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,800 m (15,748 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Yungay Province, Yungay District, northwest of Huascarán.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huascarán Norte | 6,768 m | E 93° | 3.7 km |