Tuco

Tuco mountain reaches an elevation of 5,479 meters and stands between the peaks of Challhua and Pastoruri in northwestern central Peru.

The mountain's first documented climbing expedition occurred in 1963, when mountaineers successfully reached the summit through the northwest slopes.

The mountain's name originates from Quechua language, where 'tuku' refers to an owl, reflecting the indigenous heritage of the Ancash region.

Access to the mountain requires proper altitude acclimatization as oxygen levels decrease significantly above 4,000 meters in this section of the Andes.

A stream flowing from Tuco mountain feeds the Aguashcocha and Conococha lakes, forming the headwaters of the Santa River system.

Location: Ancash Department

Elevation above the sea: 5,454 m

GPS coordinates: -9.92452,-77.19880

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15