Record SL-863017 · Wikidata Q25209109
Puka Punta
No list classifications
Elevation
4,800
m
15,748 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
8.9708° S,
77.9408° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPuka Punta (Quechua puka red, punta peak; ridge, "red peak (or ridge)", also spelled Pucapunta) is a mountain in the Cordillera Negra in the Andes of Peru. It reaches a height of approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Mato District, and in the Santa Province, Cáceres del Perú District. Puka Punta lies southeast of a mountain and lake named Qarwaqucha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qarwaqucha | 5,070 m | NW 302° | 3.3 km |