Record SL-863397 · Wikidata Q19421445
Tarucani
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
13.8794° S,
70.7533° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaTarucani (possibly from Aymara taruja deer, -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with the deer") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Puno Region, Carabaya Province, Corani District, west of Corani (Qurani). Tarucani lies southeast of the mountain Jachatira east of the large glaciated area of Quelccaya (Quechua for "snow plain").
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jachatira | 5,320 m | W 288° | 1.2 km |
| Yurac Huayruro | 5,000 m | NW 335° | 3.6 km |
| Jairani | 5,000 m | NW 332° | 4.7 km |