San Juan (mountain)

San Juan
Ancos Punta
San Juan
Highest point
Elevation 5,843 m (19,170 ft)
Coordinates 9°28′17.8″S 77°19′37.1″W / 9.471611°S 77.326972°W / -9.471611; -77.326972Coordinates: 9°28′17.8″S 77°19′37.1″W / 9.471611°S 77.326972°W / -9.471611; -77.326972 
Geography
Location Peru
Parent range Cordillera Blanca, (Andes)

San Juan[1][2] or Ancos Punta[3] is a mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the region of Ancash and is part of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, a sub-range of the Andes. It has an elevation of 5,843 metres (19,170 ft) above sea level.[1] It is located northwest of mount Huantsán.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Alpenvereinskarte 0/3b. Cordillera Blanca Süd (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. ISBN 3-937530-05-3.
  2. ↑ Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. p. 85. ISBN 9780953608720.
  3. 1 2 Peru 1:100 000, Recuay (20-i). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
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