Rocotopunta facts for kids
For the mountain in the Recuay Province, Ancash Region, Peru, see Rocotopunta (Recuay).
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 Rocotopunta
Location in Peru
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| Elevation | 5,400 m (17,700 ft) |
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| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
Rocotopunta (Quechua rukutu, ruqutu a plant (Capsicum pubescens), punta peak; ridge) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 5,400 m (17,717 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Caraz District, and in the Yungay Province, Yungay District. Rocotopunta lies west of Huandoy.
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In Spanish: Rocotopunta para niños
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