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Andavite
Nevado Andavite (o Chawpirahu) desde el oeste.jpg
Highest point
Elevation 5,518 m (18,104 ft)
Geography
Andavite is located in Peru
Andavite
Andavite
Location in Peru
Location Ancash, Peru
Parent range Cordillera Blanca

Andavite is a tall mountain in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range in Peru. It stands at about 5,518 meters (18,104 feet) high. This mountain is also known as Chopiraju. Its name, Andavite, might come from the Quechua language. In Quechua, anta means copper, and p'iti can mean a gap or dividing something by pulling it apart.

Where is Andavite Located?

Andavite is found in the Andes mountains of Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, between the Huaraz and Huari provinces.

Nearby Places

  • Andavite is northeast of a small village called Pitec.
  • It lies northwest of another mountain named Cayesh.
  • To its southeast, you'll find the mountain Tullparaju.
  • The mountain is at the end of the Quilcayhuanca valley.
  • It is also southeast of a lake called Tullpacocha.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Andavite para niños

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