Huaytapallana mountain range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Huaytapallana mountain range |
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Huaytapallana range as seen from the south
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Huaytapallana |
| Elevation | 5,557 m (18,232 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 17 km (11 mi) N-S |
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 Huaytapallana mountain range
Location in Peru
Huaytapallana mountain range
Location in South America
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| Country | Peru |
| State/Province | Junín Region |
| Range coordinates | 11°54′21.38″S 75°3′9.40″W / 11.9059389°S 75.0526111°W |
| Parent range | Andes |
The Huaytapallana mountain range is a beautiful group of mountains. It is located in the Andes of Peru. You can find it in the Junín Region. The name "Huaytapallana" might come from the Quechua language. It could mean "a place where you collect wild flowers."
This mountain range stretches for about 17 kilometers. It is found in the areas of Concepción and Huancayo. In 2011, a large part of Huaytapallana was made an Area of Regional Conservation. This means it's a special protected area. It covers about 22,406 hectares. This protection helps keep the natural beauty and wildlife safe.
Mountains of Huaytapallana
The highest mountain in this range is Huaytapallana. It stands tall at 5,557 meters (18,232 feet). Many other impressive mountains are also part of this range.
- Chuspi or Chuspicocha, 5,500 meters (18,045 feet)
- Cochas, 5,315 meters (17,438 feet)
- Yana Ucsha, 5,300 meters (17,388 feet)
- Putkaqucha, 5,236 meters (17,178 feet)
- Anchhi, 5,200 meters (17,060 feet)
- Qalla Qhata, 5,200 meters (17,060 feet)
- Talwis, 5,200 meters (17,060 feet)
- Pakaku, 5,200 meters (17,060 feet)
- Puywan, 5,100 meters (16,732 feet)
- T'illu, about 5,050 meters (16,568 feet)
- Piñaqucha, 5,000 meters (16,404 feet)
- Marayrasu, 4,943 meters (16,217 feet)
- Ch'iwan, 4,800 meters (15,748 feet)
- Kiswar, 4,800 meters (15,748 feet)
- Kuchilluyuq, 4,800 meters (15,748 feet)
- Tunshu, 4,800 meters (15,748 feet)
Lakes in the Range
The Huaytapallana area is home to six beautiful lakes. These lakes are often found at high elevations.
- Ankap Wachanan (4,707 meters above sea level)
- Qarwaqucha (4,407 meters above sea level)
- Ch'uspiqucha (4,636 meters above sea level)
- Hatunqucha (4,593 meters above sea level)
- Lasu Hunt'ay (4,646 meters above sea level)
- Pumaqucha (4,622 meters above sea level)
Getting to Huaytapallana
The Huaytapallana mountain range is easy to reach. It's about a 2-hour drive from the city of Huancayo in the Junín Region. If you are coming from Lima, the capital of Peru, it's about an 8-hour drive northeast.
For people who enjoy climbing mountains, the starting point is called Virgen de las Nieves (Virgin of the Snow). This spot is located at 4,800 meters (15,748 feet) high. From Virgen de las Nieves, climbers can choose one of two paths to reach the top of Huaytapallana.
See also
In Spanish: Cordillera Huaytapallana para niños
