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South America / Peru / Qarwachuku
Record SL-836977 · Wikidata Q13190431

Qarwachuku

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Elevation
5,507 m
18,068 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
11.8525° S, 76.0548° W
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Description

Wikipedia

Carhuachuco (possibly from Quechua qarwa yellowish, chuku hat) is a mountain in the Pariacaca mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,507 metres (18,068 ft) high. It is situated in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, in the districts Suitucancha and Yauli. Carhuachuco lies south of the mountain Putka and south-west of the lake Putkaqucha.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Nevado Yantayo 5,300 m N 0° 1.6 km
Yantayuq 5,300 m N 353° 2.0 km
Huallacancha 5,500 m SE 148° 2.3 km
Wayllakancha 5,400 m SE 148° 2.3 km
Putka 5,350 m N 20° 2.7 km
Ukhu Qhata 5,200 m SE 115° 3.4 km