Pucajasa (Urubamba) Explained

Pucajasa
Elevation M:4800
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Urubamba
Language:Quechua
Location:Peru, Cusco Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-13.2081°N -72.0836°W

Pucajasa (possibly from Quechua puka red, q'asa mountain pass, "red mountain pass") is a mountain in the Urubamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 4800m (15,700feet) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Urubamba District. It lies at the pass named Pumahuancajasa (possibly from Quechua for "Pumahuanca pass").[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Urubamba Province (Cusco Region)