San Juan (mountain)

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]

San Juan
Ancos Punta
Nevado San Juan.
Highest point
Elevation5,843 m (19,170 ft)
Coordinates9°28′17.8″S 77°19′37.1″W
Geography
San Juan
Parent rangeCordillera Blanca, (Andes)

References

  1. 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. Peru 1:100 000, Recuay (20-i). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
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