Record SL-837398 · Wikidata Q20085507
Puyhuan
No list classifications
Elevation
4,980
m
16,339 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
9.6331° S,
77.2458° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPuyhuan (possibly from Quechua for heart of an animal) is a 4,980-metre-high (16,339 ft) mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavín de Huantar District. Puyhuan lies northwest of Huaracayoc, northeast of Yanarahu and southeast of Tuctu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanamarey | 5,237 m | SW 236° | 3.2 km |
| Yanamarey Sur | 5,192 m | SW 204° | 3.8 km |
| Tuctu | 5,000 m | W 284° | 3.9 km |
| Waraqayuq | 4,600 m | SE 147° | 4.2 km |