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South America / Peru / Rocotopunta
Record SL-864121 · Wikidata Q20085560

Rocotopunta

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Elevation
4,400 m
14,436 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
9.7056° S, 77.3075° W
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Rocotopunta
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Description

Wikipedia

Rocotopunta (Quechua rukutu, a plant (Capsicum pubescens) and Spanish punta, a peak or ridge) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 4,400 m (14,436 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Ticapampa District, northeast of Lake Querococha. Rocotopunta lies between Yanamarey Creek to the north and Conde Creek to the south.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Kunkush Punta 4,907 m SE 134° 2.0 km
Pukarahu 5,322 m N 353° 3.5 km