Yanapaccha

Yanapaccha[1][2][3] (possibly from Quechua yana black, phaqcha waterfall, "black waterfall") is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,460 metres (17,913 ft) high.[1] It is situated in the Ancash Region, Yungay Province, in the districts Yanama and Yungay. Yanapaccha lies in the Huascarán National Park, southeast of Chacraraju.[1]

Yanapaccha
Highest point
Elevation5,460 m (17,910 ft)
Coordinates9°01′35″S 77°34′37″W 
Naming
English translationblack waterfall
Language of nameQuechua
Geography
Yanapaccha
Peru
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Blanca

References
  1. Alpenvereinskarte 0/3a. Cordillera Blanca Nord (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. ISBN 3-928777-57-2.
  2. Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. p. 71. ISBN 9780953608720.
  3. Peru 1:100 000, Carhuás (19-h). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
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