Puyhuanccocha
High mountain in Peru
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Puyhuanccocha[1][2] (possibly from Quechua puywan heart of an animal, qucha lake,[3] "heart lake") is a mountain in the Raura mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the boundary of the regions of Huánuco and Pasco.[2] Its summit reaches about 5,200 m (17,060 ft) above sea level.[1]
Elevation5,200 m (17,100 ft)
LocationPeru, Pasco Region
| Puyhuanccocha | |
|---|---|
  Puyhuanccocha Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,200 m (17,100 ft) |
| Coordinates | 10°28′11″S 76°43′15″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Pasco Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Raura |
A lake named Puyhuancocha[1] lies at the northwestern slope of the mountain at 10°27′22″S 76°44′10″W.[1] It is located south of Lake Tinquicocha.[1]
