Puka Hirka (Huánuco)

Puka Hirka
Puka Hirka
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,000 m (13,000 ft)
Coordinates9°35′16″S 76°28′24″W / 9.58778°S 76.47333°W / -9.58778; -76.47333
Geography
LocationHuánuco Region
Parent rangeAndes

Puka Hirka (Quechua puka red, hirka mountain, "red mountain", also spelled Pucajirca) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,000 m (13,000 ft). It is located in the Huánuco Region, Dos de Mayo Province, Marías District. Puka Hirka lies northeast of Saqra Waqra.