Kushuru Punta Explained

Kushuru Punta
Elevation M:4800
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Ancash Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Label Position:right
Coordinates:-10.265°N -77.275°W

Kushuru Punta (Ancash Quechua kushuru an edible kind of seaweed, punta peak; ridge, "kushuru peak (or ridge)", also spelled Cushuropunta) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4800m (15,700feet). It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Cajacay District and in the Ocros Province, Cajamarquilla District. The small lake northwest of the mountain is named Kushuruqucha ("kushuru lake", erroneously spelled Cashurococha).