Pucaraju (Huari)
| 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) |
| Coordinates | 9°19′38″S 77°16′40″W / 9.32722°S 77.27778°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
Pucaraju (possibly from Quechua puka red, rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow, "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.