Record SL-863134 · Wikidata Q15269428
Puyhuanccocha
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Elevation
5,200
m
17,060 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
10.4561° S,
76.7361° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPuyhuanccocha (possibly from Quechua puywan heart of an animal, qucha lake, "heart lake") is a mountain in the Raura mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the boundary of the regions of Huánuco and Pasco. Its summit reaches about 5,200 m (17,060 ft) above sea level. A lake named Puyhuancocha lies at the northwestern slope of the mountain at 10°27′22″S 76°44′10″W. It is located south of Lake Tinquicocha.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siete Caballeros | 5,200 m | NE 49° | 1.9 km |
| Torre de Cristal | 5,500 m | NW 325° | 3.5 km |
| Nevado Santa Rosa | 5,706 m | SE 156° | 3.6 km |
| Kuntursinqa (Lima) | 5,379 m | S 191° | 3.6 km |
| Chacraccocha | 5,000 m | E 86° | 4.2 km |
| Cerro Yarupac | 5,685 m | W 249° | 4.3 km |