Record SL-863136 · Wikidata Q15281894
Yuraccacsa
No list classifications
Elevation
5,465
m
17,930 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
15.4492° S,
72.1636° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaYuraccacsa or Yuraccasa (possibly from Quechua yuraq white, q'asa mountain pass, "white mountain pass") is a 5,465-metre-high (17,930 ft) mountain in the west of the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, on the border of the districts Chachas and Choco. Yuraccacsa lies south of Chila, the highest mountain in the range, and Choquepirhua, southeast of Asnohuañusja and northeast of a lake named Cochapunco (possibly from Quechua for "lake reservoir") and the peaks of Cerani and Casiri.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casiri (Arequipa) | 5,647 m | SW 209° | 1.7 km |
| Choquepirhua | 5,400 m | N 351° | 2.9 km |
| Asnohuañusja | 5,245 m | NW 318° | 3.2 km |
| Yana Qaqa | 5,173 m | SW 242° | 3.8 km |
| Ch'ila | 5,654 m | N 356° | 4.8 km |
| Cerani | 5,229 m | S 201° | 4.9 km |