Record SL-864087 · Wikidata Q20085490
Puka (Peru)
No list classifications
Elevation
4,993
m
16,381 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
12.6339° S,
75.5692° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPuka (Quechua for red, Hispanicized spelling Puca) is a 4,993-metre-high (16,381 ft) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Huancavelica Region, Huancavelica Province, Acobambilla District, and in the Junín Region, Huancayo Province, Chongos Alto District. Puka lies southwest of Warmi Mach'ay, between the lakes named Warmiqucha in the southeast and Quylluqucha in the north.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warmi Mach'ay | 4,800 m | E 98° | 2.7 km |
| Qullpapata | 4,922 m | SE 157° | 4.7 km |