Record SL-863659 · Wikidata Q19421408
Riticunca
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
14.3581° S,
69.7342° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaRiticunca (possibly from Quechua rit'i snow, kunka throat, "snow throat", also spelled Riticunca) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is located in the Puno Region, Carabaya Province, Crucero District, and in the Sandia Province, Patambuco District, northwest of the mountain Laramani. East of Riticunca there is a group of small lakes, among them Riticocha ("snow lake", Rit'iqucha) and Yanacocha ("black lake", Yanaqucha). The lake Jochajucho is situated in the Ritipata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qaqa Wasi | 4,800 m | E 68° | 2.1 km |
| Jalahuana | 5,325 m | N 354° | 2.6 km |
| Hatun Pinkilluni | 5,000 m | NE 35° | 4.9 km |