Tunshu

Tunshu is a 5,660-metre-high (18,570 ft) mountain in the Pariacaca mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District and in the Yauli Province, Suitucancha District. Tunshu lies north of Pariacaca and northwest of Tukumach'ay and the lake named Qarwaqucha.[2] It is situated on the northern border of the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve.[3]

For the mountain in the Ancash Region, Peru, see Huantsan.
Tunshu
Tunshu
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,660 m (18,570 ft) [1]
Coordinates11°53′35″S 75°59′01″W 
Geography
LocationPeru, Junín Region
Parent rangeAndes, Paryaqaqa

References
  1. "Nevado Tunshu". IGN, Peru. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Jauja Province (Junín Region)
  3. ParksWatch, Park Profile - Peru Nor Yauyos – Cochas Landscape Reserve, p. 6


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