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South America / Peru / Ancash / Rocotopunta
Record SL-863391 · Wikidata Q25248205

Rocotopunta

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Elevation
5,400 m
17,717 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
9.0381° S, 77.6853° W
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Description

Wikipedia

Rocotopunta (Quechua rukutu, ruqutu a plant (Capsicum pubescens), punta peak; ridge) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 5,400 m (17,717 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Caraz District, and in the Yungay Province, Yungay District. Rocotopunta lies west of Huandoy.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Huandoy Oeste 6,356 m E 79° 1.7 km
Huandoy Este 6,070 m NE 57° 3.9 km
La Esfinge 5,325 m NW 322° 5.0 km