Fun facts about Huascarán
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The first recorded mention of the name Huascarán appeared in 1850 as Huascan.
Huascarán
Peru
Huascarán, Nevado Huascarán or Mataraju is a mountain located in Yungay Province, Ancash Department, Peru. It is situated in the Cordillera Blanca range of the western Andes.
From the “Names” section
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According to a legend, Huascarán and Huandoy were turned into mountains by the Sun God to keep them together in love.
Huascarán
Peru
Huascarán, Nevado Huascarán or Mataraju is a mountain located in Yungay Province, Ancash Department, Peru. It is situated in the Cordillera Blanca range of the western Andes.
From the “Myth” section
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Huascarán's summit is one of the farthest points on the Earth's surface from its center.
Huascarán
Peru
Huascarán, Nevado Huascarán or Mataraju is a mountain located in Yungay Province, Ancash Department, Peru. It is situated in the Cordillera Blanca range of the western Andes.
From the “Geography” section
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In 1989, a group of amateur mountaineers held what was recognized as 'the world's highest dinner party' on top of Huascarán.
Huascarán
Peru
Huascarán, Nevado Huascarán or Mataraju is a mountain located in Yungay Province, Ancash Department, Peru. It is situated in the Cordillera Blanca range of the western Andes.
From the “Climbing” section
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The Ancash earthquake on 31 May 1970 caused a substantial part of the north side of Huascarán to collapse in an avalanche.
Huascarán
Peru
Huascarán, Nevado Huascarán or Mataraju is a mountain located in Yungay Province, Ancash Department, Peru. It is situated in the Cordillera Blanca range of the western Andes.
From the “1970 earthquake” section
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