Pukara (Moquegua) Explained

Pukara
Elevation M:4400
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Moquegua Region, General Sánchez Cerro Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-16.3361°N -70.8508°W

Pukara (Aymara and Quechua for fortress, Hispanicized spelling Pucara) is a mountain in the Moquegua Region in the Andes of Peru, about 4400m (14,400feet) high. It is located in the General Sánchez Cerro Province, Ubinas District. Pukara is situated northeast of the active volcano Ubinas and southwest of Wit'uni. The Para River flows along its western slopes.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the General Sánchez Cerro Province (Arequipa Region)
  2. Peru 1:100,000, Lloque 2738, Map prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center, Bethesda, MD

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