Puyhuan (Ancash) Explained

Puyhuan
Elevation M:4980
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Cordillera Blanca
Location:Peru, Ancash Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Label Position:right
Coordinates:-9.6331°N -77.2458°W

Puyhuan (possibly from Quechua for heart of an animal) is a 4980m (16,340feet) mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavín de Huantar District. Puyhuan lies northwest of Huaracayoc, northeast of Yanarahu and southeast of Tuctu.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerro Puyhuan. . IGN, Peru. April 27, 2015.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huari Province (Ancash Region)