Huacshash Explained

Huacshash
Map:Peru
Location:Peru, Lima Region
Coordinates:-10.4139°N -76.975°W
Elevation M:5644
Listing:List of mountains in Peru
Language:Quechua
Other Name:Huaqshash
Map Size:200

Huacshash[1] [2] or Huaqshash[3] (possibly from local Quechua waqsa, meaning eye tooth) is a mountain in the west of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5644m (18,517feet) high. It is located in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Cajatambo District. Huacshash lies on a sub-range in the west, south of the Huayllapa River, north of the Pumarinri River and southeast of the villages of Huayllapa and Auquimarca.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Neate, Jill. Mountaineering in the Andes. RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre. 1994. 0-907649-64-5. 25. Peru.
  2. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Yanahuanca (21-j). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú). "Huacshah".
  3. Book: Díaz, Felipe. Carta Turística. Cordilleras Blanca, Negra, Huayhuash y Callejón de Huaylas.. 2008–2009.