Shacsha Explained

Shacsha
Map:Peru
Location:Peru, Ancash Region
Coordinates:-9.5856°N -77.3689°W
Elevation M:5703
Range:Andes, Cordillera Blanca
Other Name:Shaqsha, Huanchan, Huantsán Chico
Map Size:200

Shacsha,[1] [2] Shaqsha,[3] (possibly from Ancash Quechua for jingle bell / a typical dancer of the Ancash Region),[4] Huantsán Chico or Huanchan[5] is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5703m (18,711feet) high, (other sources cite a height of 5632m (18,478feet)). It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huaraz Province, Olleros District. Shacsha lies southwest of Huantsán, west of Uruashraju and southeast of the town of Huaraz.

A nearby small lake to the west is also named Shacsha or Shacshacocha.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Alpenvereinskarte 0/3b. Cordillera Blanca Süd (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. 3-937530-05-3.
  2. Book: Biggar, John. The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. 2005. 87.
  3. Book: Ricker, John. Yuraq Janka: A Guide to the Peruvian Andes. The Mountaineers Books. 1977. 114.
  4. Leonel Alexander Menacho López, Yachakuqkunapa Shimi Qullqa, Anqash Qhichwa Shimichaw (Ministerio de Educación), Wordbook Ancash Quechua-Spanish
  5. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Recuay (20-i). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  6. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TxQfqYVqGIM/UMI20pVbqPI/AAAAAAAABYQ/-vj032GA8WU/s1600/sevi_mapa_pumahuacanca_andesinfo.jpg bp.blogspot.com