Pucachuaña

Pucachuaña (possibly from Aymara puka colored, ch'uwaña oozing of water and other liquids; melting of metals and other things)^[3][4] is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Puno Region, Melgar Province, Nuñoa District. It lies west of Yuracjasa.^[1]

Elevation5,000 m (16,000 ft)^[1]

Coordinates14°11′37″S 70°34′48″W^[2]

LocationPeru, Puno Region

Parent rangeAndes, Vilcanota

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Pucachuaña
Pucachuaña Peru
Highest point
Elevation	5,000 m (16,000 ft)[1]
Coordinates	14°11′37″S 70°34′48″W[2]
Geography
Location	Peru, Puno Region
Parent range	Andes, Vilcanota

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