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 is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. This range is part of the larger Andes mountains in Peru. Rocotopunta stands about 5,400 meters (17,717 feet) tall.
About Rocotopunta
Rocotopunta is a high mountain located in the Ancash Region of Peru. It is found in two different provinces: Huaylas Province (in the Caraz District) and Yungay Province (in the Yungay District). This mountain is west of another well-known peak called Huandoy.
What's in the Name?
The name Rocotopunta comes from the Quechua language. Rukutu or ruqutu refers to a type of plant, specifically a chili pepper called Capsicum pubescens. The word punta means "peak" or "ridge." So, the name can be thought of as "Chili Pepper Peak."
See also
- In Spanish: Rocotopunta para niños
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