Record SL-863322 · Wikidata Q18340023
Tuqtu (Canchis-Quispicanchi)
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
13.9017° S,
71.4125° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaTuqtu (Quechua for "broody hen", also spelled Tucto) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Pitumarca District, and in the Quispicanchi Province, Cusipata District. Tuqtu lies northwest of Tiklla Q'asa, near Hatun Ch'aqu, south of it. An intermittent stream originates east of Hatun Ch'aqu and Tuqtu. Its waters flow to the Ch'illkamayu in the south. The Ch'illkamayu is a right tributary of the Willkanuta River.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatun Ch'aqu | 5,000 m | NE 40° | 0.7 km |
| Tiklla Q'asa | 4,800 m | E 110° | 3.1 km |