Arhuay Glacier

Arhuay Glacier is a glacier in , .
Photo: Edubucher, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Alpamayo and Lake Arhuaycocha.

Peak
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or Shuyturaju is one of the most conspicuous peaks in the of the . Creek originates northwest of it. The lies next to the slightly higher .

Photo: Edubucher, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a lake in , in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, . It is at the foot of the mountains and Rinrijirca and the Arhuay glacier.

is a lake in the in the of . It is situated at a height of 4,494 m comprising an area of 0.277201 km2. Pukaqucha is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, , northwest of the highest peak of .

Arhuay Glacier

Latitude
-8.8842° or 8° 53′ 3″ south
Longitude
-77.6182° or 77° 37′ 6″ west
Open location code
6734498J+8P
Open­Street­Map ID
way 136776076
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­glacier
Wiki­data ID
Q5880593
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Satellite Map

Discover Arhuay Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Arhuay Glacier” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Jancacucho and Jancapampa.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Rinrihirca and Arhuaycocha.

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