Cunurana, Mountain summit in Santa Rosa District, Peru.
Cunurana is a mountain summit in the Peruvian Andes that rises to approximately 5,400 meters. The peak is located within the La Raya mountain range and provides access points for mountaineers through established routes.
The geographic name was formally recorded by cartographers and recognized through established naming conventions. The designation reflects local linguistic traditions that have named geographical features in this mountain range for centuries.
The name comes from the Aymara language and refers to a potato variety grown in the surrounding region. Local people have known this name for generations through their farming traditions.
The summit is located near the main road connecting Cusco and Juliaca, making it relatively accessible for travelers. Climbers should be well acclimatized and bring warm gear for the cold high-altitude conditions.
Specialized plants and animals thrive at this elevation, having adapted to the harsh mountain conditions. This high-altitude flora and fauna are found in only a few places and show the unique variety of the Andes.
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