Yanapaccha
| Yanaphaqcha | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,460 m (17,910 ft)[1] |
| Naming | |
| English translation | black waterfall |
| Language of name | Quechua |
| Geography | |
  Yanaphaqcha Peru | |
| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Region | PE |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
Yanaphaqcha (Quechua yana black, phaqcha waterfall, "black waterfall", hispanicized spelling Yanapaccha) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,460 metres (17,913 ft) high.[2] It is situated in the Ancash Region, Yungay Province, in the districts Yanama and Yungay. Yanaphaqcha lies in the Huascarán National Park, south east of the Chakrarahu.[3]
References
- ^ andes.org.uk The 5,000 m - 5,500 m peaks of the Andes in order of height
- ^ www.andix.com Map of a part of the Cordillera Blanca
- ^ allthemountains.com Map of a part of the Cordillera Blanca
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