Record SL-864092 · Wikidata Q20085496
Puka Mach'ay
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
9.7717° S,
77.2344° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPuka Mach'ay (Quechua puka red, mach'ay cave, "red cave", also spelled Pucamachay) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 m (16,404 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavín de Huantar District. Puka Mach'ay lies east of Qishqi. One of the little lakes south of it is named Pukaqucha (Quechua for "red lake").
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jatunllacsa | 5,630 m | W 258° | 1.2 km |
| Yuracyacu | 4,800 m | NE 32° | 4.1 km |
| Mururaju | 5,688 m | S 196° | 4.2 km |