Quntayqucha Punta (Quechua quntay clay, gypsum or magnesia, qucha lake, punta peak, ridge,[2][3][4] Hispanicized spelling Contaycocha Punta) is a mountain in the Wallanka mountain range in the Andes of Peru which reaches an altitude of approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Huasta District,[1] southwest of Chawpi Hanka.
Quntayqucha Punta | |
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![]() ![]() Quntayqucha Punta Peru | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,800 m (15,700 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 10°02′09″S 77°00′31″W |
Geography | |
Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
Parent range | Andes, Wallanka |
The name of the mountain correlates with the name of a small lake at its feet, Quntayqucha (Contaycocha),[1] at 10°02′56″S 77°00′22″W.
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