Pucaraju (Huari)
Mountain in Peru
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Pucaraju (possibly from Quechua puka red, rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow,[2][3] "red snow-covered mountain") is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 m (15,748 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District. Pucaraju lies on a ridge east of Jacabamba.[1]
Coordinates9°19′38″S 77°16′40″W
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
| Pucaraju | |
|---|---|
Aerial view of the Cordillera Blanca as seen from the east with Pucaraju in the lower right center | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,800 m (15,700 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 9°19′38″S 77°16′40″W |
| Geography | |
  Pucaraju Location within Peru | |
| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
