Gagamachay (Ancash-Huánuco)

Gagamachay or Qaqa Mach'ay (Quechua qaqa rock, mach'ay cave,[2] "rock cave", also spelled Gagamachay) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,400 m (14,436 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, on the border of the districts of Anra and Huacachi, and in the Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province, Singa District.[1]

For the cave in the Lima Region, Peru, see Qaqa Mach'ay.
Gagamachay
Gagamachay is located in Peru
Gagamachay
Gagamachay
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,400 m (14,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates9°18′19″S 76°51′58″W
Geography
LocationPeru, Ancash Region, Huánuco Region
Parent rangeAndes

References
  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huamalíes Province (Huánuco Region)
  2. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa (2007). Diccionario Bilingüe: Iskay simipi yuyayk’anch: Quechua – Castellano / Castellano – Quechua (PDF). La Paz, Bolivia.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)


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