Cayesh

Cayesh
Cayesh seen from the summit of Maparaju glacier.
Highest point
Elevation5,721 m (18,770 ft)
Coordinates9°26′21″S 77°18′00″W / 9.43917°S 77.30000°W / -9.43917; -77.30000
Geography
Cayesh is located in Peru
Cayesh
Cayesh
Location within Peru
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Blanca

Cayesh is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,721 metres (18,770 ft) high. 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.

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