Record SL-837182 · Wikidata Q13190445
Qhapaqsaya
Nevado Capacsaya
No list classifications
Elevation
5,044
m
16,549 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
13.1893° S,
72.1126° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaCapacsaya, Ccapacsaya (possibly from Quechua qhapaq mighty, saya slope, "mighty slope"), Media Luna or Huayurioc is a mountain in the Urubamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,044 metres (16,549 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Calca Province, Lares District, and in the Urubamba Province, Urubamba District. Capacsaya lies northwest of Chicón and east of Pumahuanca, near Pumahuancajasa pass.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumawanka | 5,318 m | W 272° | 2.9 km |
| Sutoc | 4,735 m | S 185° | 3.6 km |
| Pucajasa (Urubamba) | 4,800 m | SE 124° | 3.8 km |