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Puca Punta (mountain)

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Puca Punta (possibly from Quechua puka red, punta peak; ridge,[2][3] "red peak (or ridge)") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,600 metres (18,373 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Pitumarca District, and in the Quispicanchi Province, Ocongate District. Puka Punta lies southwest of Callangate, northeast of Yanajaja and east of Jatun Punta.[1]

Elevation5,600 m (18,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°45′20″S 71°10′19″W
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Puka Punta
Puka Punta is located in Peru
Puka Punta
Puka Punta
Location within Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,600 m (18,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°45′20″S 71°10′19″W
Geography
LocationPeru, Cusco Region
Parent rangeAndes, Vilcanota
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