Caullaraju

Caullaraju or Jeulla Rajo (possibly from Quechua qiwlla gull, rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow, "snow-covered gull mountain") is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,682 m (18,642 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province. In the IGN-Peru map, the highest peak is reported to be named Jenhuaracra.

Caullaraju
Jeulla Rajo, Jenhuaracra
Caullaraju and Lake Conococha
Highest point
Elevation5,682 m (18,642 ft)
Coordinates9°57′45″S 77°15′36″W
Geography
Caullaraju
Peru
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Blanca
Climbing
First ascent-1962 via N. face: W. side-1966: N.E. ridge-1977
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