Pukara (Tarucani) Explained

Pukara
Elevation M:5000
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-16.4594°N -70.9789°W

Pukara (Aymara and Quechua for fortress, Hispanicized spellings Pucara, Pucará) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5000m (16,000feet) high . It is located in the Arequipa Region, Arequipa Province, Tarucani District. Pukara lies north of Wilani and northeast of Qillqata.[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the General Sánchez Cerro Province (Arequipa Region)