Joyllor Puñuna

Joyllor Puñuna
Joyllor Puñuna
Peru
Highest point
Elevation 5,743 m (18,842 ft)
Coordinates 13°55′44″S 70°49′1″W / 13.92889°S 70.81694°W / -13.92889; -70.81694Coordinates: 13°55′44″S 70°49′1″W / 13.92889°S 70.81694°W / -13.92889; -70.81694
Geography
Location Peru, Cusco Region, Puno Region
Parent range Andes, Vilcanota

Joyllor Puñuna (possibly from Quechua quyllur star, puñuna bed, "star bed") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,743 m (18,842 ft) high.[1] It is situated in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province as well as in the Puno Region, Carabaya Province. Joyllor Puñuna is the highest elevation on the Quelccaya Ice Cap.

References

  1. allthemountains.com Map of a part of the Vilcanota mountain range


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