Vilcabamba mountain range

Vilcabamba mountain range
Salcantay
Highest point
PeakSalcantay
Elevation6,271 m (20,574 ft)
Dimensions
Length85 km (53 mi) N-S
Naming
Native nameWillka Pampa / Willkapampa (Aymara)
Geography
Map
CountryPeru
RegionCusco Region
Parent rangeAndes

The Vilcabamba[1][2][3][4] mountain range is located in the region of Cusco, Peru, in the provinces of Anta, La Convención and Urubamba. It extends between 13°10' and 13°27'S. and 72°30' and 73°15'W for about 85 km.[2] Its highest peak is Salcantay, which is 6,271 m (20,574 ft) above sea level.

  1. ^ "Cordillera de Vilcabamba". Inventario Turistico del Perú. MINCETUR. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  2. ^ a b usgs.gov USGS, Peruvian Cordilleras
  3. ^ Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. pp. 109–112. ISBN 9780953608720.
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