Record SL-863208 · Wikidata Q17779348
Pukaqaqa
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
10.4347° S,
76.8561° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPuka Qaqa (Quechua puka red, qaqa rock, "red rock", Hispanicized spelling Pucaccacca) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is located in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Cajatambo District. Puka Qaqa lies in the Pumarinri valley south of the Waywash mountain range and north of Millpu. The lakes named Quyllurqucha, Warmiqucha (Quechua for "woman lake", Huarmicocha) and Challwaqucha ("fish lake", Challhuacocha) lie at its feet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waylla Hirka | 4,800 m | SW 205° | 2.5 km |
| Millpu (Cajatambo) | 5,300 m | S 175° | 3.1 km |
| Pumarinri | 5,465 m | NW 323° | 3.9 km |