Yanapaccha
Mountain in Peru
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Yanapaccha[1][2][3] (possibly from Quechua yana black, phaqcha waterfall, "black waterfall") is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,460 metres (17,913 ft) high.[1] It is situated in the Ancash Region, Yungay Province, in the districts Yanama and Yungay. Yanapaccha lies in the Huascarán National Park, southeast of Chacraraju.[1]
Elevation5,460 m (17,910 ft)
Coordinates9°01′35″S 77°34′37″W
English translation
black waterfallLanguage of name
Quechua| Yanapaccha | |
|---|---|
| |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,460 m (17,910 ft) |
| Coordinates | 9°01′35″S 77°34′37″W |
| Naming | |
English translation | black waterfall |
Language of name | Quechua |
| Geography | |
  Yanapaccha Location within Peru | |
| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
