Paria (Peru)

For the mountain in the Ayacucho Region, Peru, see Parya (Ayacucho). For the language, see Parya language.

Paria (possibly from Quechua for reddish, copper or sparrow,^[2][3][4]) is a 5,190-metre-high (17,028 ft) mountain in the northern part of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllón District, and in the Huánuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District. Paria lies northwest of Mitococha and south of Gasha.

Paria
Paria Peru
Highest point
Elevation	5,190 m (17,030 ft)[1]
Coordinates	10°11′37″S 76°54′42″W
Geography
Location	Peru, Ancash Region, Huánuco Region
Parent range	Andes, Huayhuash