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South America / Peru / Ancash / Pukarahu
Record SL-864093 · Wikidata Q20085502

Pukarahu

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Elevation
5,000 m
16,404 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
9.8531° S, 77.2564° W
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Description

Wikipedia

Pucarajo (possibly from Quechua puka red, rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow, "red snow-covered mountain") is a mountain in the southern part of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Catac District. The peaks of Pucarajo lies southeast, south and southwest of Mururaju.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Pumahuaín 5,008 m NW 297° 3.0 km
Cuncush 5,000 m NW 335° 3.2 km