Punta Yahuarcocha – 4,980m

This fantastic, high pass is to be found to the east of the main Santa Ines to Huancavelica road. Coming from this road, it can be accessed by turning off the paving north of Santa Ines, and passing by Mina La Paloma. Nearby is the even higher Punta Caudalosa Chica.

On Punta Yahuarcocha (4980m)

Name of Pass Punta Yahuarcocha
Where Between junction to Punta Caudalosa Chica (1km) and Mina La Paloma
GPS Co-ords 13.134 S, 74.993 W
Altitude 4,980m
Amount climbed 950m (all on ripio) in 3 hours from junction by Huachocolpa