Pucaraju (Ticapampa)
Mountain in Peru
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Pucaraju[1][2] (possibly from Quechua puka red,[3] rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow,[4] "red snow-covered mountain") is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,346 metres (17,539 ft) high[1] or 5,322 metres (17,461 ft) high[2] depending on the source. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Ticapampa District.[5] Pucaraju lies west of Yanamarey and northeast of Lake Querococha.[2]
Elevation5,346 m (17,539 ft)
Coordinates9°40′30″S 77°18′35″W
| Pucaraju | |
|---|---|
| Tunsho, Pucarajo | |
Lake Querococha and Mount Pucaraju (center-left) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,346 m (17,539 ft) |
| Coordinates | 9°40′30″S 77°18′35″W |
| Geography | |
  Pucaraju Location within Peru | |
| Location | Ancash, Peru |
| Parent range | Cordillera Blanca |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1-1967 via S.face: N.W. ridge-1973.[1] |
The IGN-Peru map, cites the main peak as Tunsho, while applying the name Pucarajo to the southern slopes.[6]
