Japu Punta

For the archaeological site in the Ayacucho Region, Peru, see Wichqana.

Japu Punta (possibly from Quechua hapu oven made in the field of clods of earth with dry roots which are burnt to heat potatoes in them to prepare wathiya, a traditional dish, punta peak; ridge; first, before, in front of,^[2][3][4]) or Huichcana (possibly from Quechua for a bar across a door or window, bolt, lock, blockade,^[5]) is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,845 metres (19,177 ft) high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Pitumarca District and in the Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District.^[6] Japu Punta lies north of the lake Sibinacocha and northwest of Condoriquiña, Huila Aje and Yayamari.

Japu Punta
Huichcana
Japu Punta Peru
Highest point
Elevation	5,845 m (19,177 ft)
Coordinates	13°45′21″S 71°00′17″W
Geography
Location	Cusco Region
Parent range	Andes, Vilcanota
Climbing
First ascent	1-1974 via W. ridge[1]