Pariacaca

This article is about the mountain. For the Incan god, see Pariacaca (god).

Pariacaca,^[1][2] Paria Caca,^[3] Paryaqaqa,^[4] Parya Qaqa,^[3][5] (possibly from Quechua parya reddish; copper; sparrow, qaqa rock)^[2][6][7] or Tullujuto^[8] (possibly from Quechua tullu bone, qutu heap, "bone heap") is the highest mountain in the Pariacaca mountain range (or Huarochirí mountain range)^[8] in the Andes of Peru, with a summit elevation of 5,751 metres (18,868 ft) above sea level.^[1][8] It is situated on the border of the regions of Junín and Lima, southeast of Colquepucro and Corihuasi. In ancient times it was considered a sacred mountain.^[5] Nicholas Royer, a Canadian man, disappeared in 2004 following a hike in the mountains. ^[9]

Pariacaca
Paryaqaqa / Tullujuto
Mount Pariacaca
Highest point
Elevation	5,750 m (18,860 ft)[1]
Coordinates	11°59′30″S 75°59′30″W
Geography
Pariacaca Peru
Location	Peru, Lima Region, Junín Region
Parent range	Andes, Paryaqaqa
Climbing
First ascent	1938, Pariacaca S, T. Dodge 1936, Pariacaca N, T. Dodge

See also

• Inca mythology