Tuco (mountain) facts for kids
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Tuco
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| Elevation | 5,479 m (17,976 ft) |
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 Tuco
Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Cordillera Blanca |
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| First ascent | 1-1963 via N.W. slopes |
Tuco, also called Tuku, Tucu, or Huanaco Punta, is a mountain in the Andes mountain range. It is located in South America, specifically in Peru. The name "Tuco" might come from the Quechua word for "owl." "Huanaco Punta" could mean "guanaco peak" in Quechua and Spanish.
Tuco's top is 5,479 meters (about 17,976 feet) high. It is one of the mountains covered in snow in the Cordillera Blanca. This mountain range is in the central part of northwestern Peru. Tuco is found in the Ancash Region, in both the Bolognesi and Recuay provinces. It sits between other peaks like Challhua and Pastoruri.
Where is Tuco Located?
Tuco is in the Ancash Region of Peru. It is part of two different areas:
- The Aquia District in Bolognesi Province.
- The Catac District in Recuay Province.
This mountain is northeast of another peak called Caullaraju. It is also between Challhua to the west and the Pastoruri to the east.
Neighboring Mountains
Tuco is surrounded by several other tall mountains. Some of these nearby peaks include:
- Juchuraju or Condorjitanca, which is 5,392 meters (about 17,690 feet) high.
- Santón, standing at 5,100 meters (about 16,732 feet) tall.
Only one peak, Raju Cutac, is further south in the Cordillera Blanca. Raju Cutac is 5,355 meters (about 17,569 feet) high.
The Tuco Stream
A small river, also named Tuco, starts near the mountain. This stream flows into two lakes: Aguashcocha and Conococha. These lakes are at the very beginning of the Santa River.
See also
In Spanish: Nevado Tuco para niños
