Huamashraju

Huamashraju, Wamashraju (possibly from Quechua rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow), Yanahuacra (possibly from Quechua yana black, waqra horn, "black horn") or Rajo Colta is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,434 metres (17,828 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huaraz Province, Huaraz District. Huamashraju lies east of the town of Huaraz, west of Huantsán and northwest of Shacsha and Cashan.

Huamashraju
Yanahuacra, Rajo Colta
Huantsán, Huamashraju, Cashan and Shacsha as seen from the west
Highest point
Elevation5,434 m (17,828 ft)
Coordinates9°31′30″S 77°23′06″W
Geography
Huamashraju
Peru
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Blanca
Climbing
First ascent1954, J. Cabana and A. Soriano
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