Record SL-863360 · Wikidata Q19421347
Qaqa Wasi
No list classifications
Elevation
4,800
m
15,748 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
14.3508° S,
69.7158° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaQaqa Wasi or Qaqawasi (Quechua qaqa rock, wasi house, "rock house", Hispanicized spelling Jajahuasi) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 metres (15,748 ft) high. It is located in the Puno Region, Sandia Province, Patambuco District. It lies northeast of the mountain Rit'ikunka. South of Qaqa Wasi there is a group of small lakes, among them Rit'iqucha ("snow lake", Riticocha) and Yanaqucha ("black lake", Yanacocha). The lake Quchak'uchu is situated in the Rit'ipata valley southeast of the mountain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riticunca | 5,000 m | W 248° | 2.1 km |
| Jalahuana | 5,325 m | NW 308° | 2.9 km |
| Hatun Pinkilluni | 5,000 m | N 15° | 3.3 km |