Pucagaga Punta
Mountain in Peru
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Pucagaga Punta[1] or Pucagaga[2] (possibly from Quechua puka red, qaqa rock, "red rock"; Spanish punta peak; ridge; first, before, in front of)[3][4][5] is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, 5,461 metres (17,917 ft) high.[2] It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huaraz Province, Independencia District, northeast of Huaraz.[6] Pucagaga lies south of Ranrapalca, next to Churup, northeast of it.[2]
| Pucagaga Punta | |
|---|---|
Cordillera Blanca as seen from the west with Pucagaga Punta and Churup (lower-right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,461 m (17,917 ft) |
| Coordinates | 9°27′20″S 77°24′14″W |
| Geography | |
Location within Peru | |
| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
