Cayesh

Cayesh
Cayesh

Peru

Highest point
Elevation 5,721 m (18,770 ft)
Coordinates 9°26′21″S 77°18′00″W / 9.43917°S 77.30000°W / -9.43917; -77.30000Coordinates: 9°26′21″S 77°18′00″W / 9.43917°S 77.30000°W / -9.43917; -77.30000
Geography
Location Peru, Ancash Region
Parent range Andes, Cordillera Blanca

Cayesh[1][2][3] is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,721 metres (18,770 ft) high.[1] It is located between Huaraz and Huari provinces in Ancash. Cayesh lies at the head of the Cayesh valley, northwest of Artisa and southeast of Andavite.[2][4]

References

  1. 1 2 Alpenvereinskarte 0/3b. Cordillera Blanca Süd (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. ISBN 3-937530-05-3.
  2. 1 2 John Biggar, The Andes: A Guide for Climbers (see. sketch map on p. 79)
  3. ↑ "Nevado Cayesh - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  4. ↑ John F. Ricker, Yuraq Janka: A Guide to the Peruvian Andes, p. 100


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