Record SL-863989 · Wikidata Q25106075
Uchku
No list classifications
Elevation
4,800
m
15,748 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
12.3847° S,
75.7014° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaUchku (Quechua for hole, pit, also spelled Uchco) is mountain in the Cordillera Central in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,800 metres (15,748 ft) high. It is located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province, Laraos District. Uchku lies southwest of a lake named Pumaqucha. The entrance to Sima Pumaqucha, one of the deepest caves of South America, is on the southern slope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yana Urqu | 4,800 m | NW 305° | 1.1 km |
| Yana P'unqu | 4,800 m | NE 41° | 2.6 km |