Cahuish

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Cahuish[1][2] (possibly from Quechua qawi put into the sun)[3] is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 4,900 metres (16,076 ft) high.[2] It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavin de Huantar District, and in the Recuay Province, Ticapampa District. Cahuish lies southwest of the mountain and the archaeological site of Waraqayuq[4] and southeast of Yanamarey.[1][2]

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Cahuish
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The southern slope of Cahuish(on the left) at the road above Qiruqucha
Highest point
Elevation4,900 m (16,100 ft)
Coordinates9°40′47″S 77°14′58″W
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Location in Peru
LocationAncash, Peru
Parent rangeCordillera Blanca
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