Veronica (mountain) facts for kids
For the mountain west of the peak of Urupampa, see Waqay Willka.
Quick facts for kids Veronica |
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| Willka Weqe, Huacrahuilki Urubamba |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,893 m (19,334 ft) |
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 Veronica
Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru, Cusco Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Urubamba |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1- 1956 via N.E. ridge: N. face-1973: S.W. rib-1977: N.E. buttress attempt-1983 (see AAJ, 26 (1984): 208-9) |
Veronica, also called Huacrahuilki ("horn pass"), Huacay Huilcay, Wayna Willka, Waqaywillka, Urubamba ("spider's plain"), or Padre Eterno, is a 5,893 m (19,334 ft) mountain in the Urubamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Cusco Region, La Convención Province, Huayopata District, and in the Urubamba Province, Ollantaytambo District northwest of the town of Ollantaytambo.
See also
In Spanish: Nevado Verónica para niños
- Alfamayo River
- Cochapata
- Huamanmarca
- Inka Tampu
- Lucumayo River
- Urubamba
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