Record SL-863926 · Wikidata Q18390556
Yurac Salla
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
13.7222° S,
70.6869° W
Grid ref
—
Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaYurac Salla (possibly from Quechua yuraq white, salla large cliff of gravel, "white cliff of gravel") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is lies in the Puno Region, Carabaya Province, Ollachea District. Yurac Salla is situated north-east of the mountains Jori Pintay, Taruca Sayana and Quello Sallayoc. There is a little lake south-east of Yurac Salla named Joritoruyoc ("the one with gold mud"). An intermittent stream of the same name flows from the lake to the north-east where it meets the river Quichomayu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ananta Cucho | 5,100 m | SW 239° | 1.9 km |
| Taruca Sayana | 5,200 m | S 202° | 3.0 km |
| Quello Sallayoc | 5,000 m | S 195° | 3.7 km |
| Jori Pintay | 5,200 m | W 255° | 3.9 km |
| Llusca Ritti (Corani) | 5,200 m | S 189° | 4.5 km |
| Llusca Ritti (Cusco-Puno) | 5,200 m | W 266° | 4.9 km |