Cahuish
| Cahuish | |
|---|---|
The southern slope of Cahuish(on the left) at the road above Qiruqucha | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,900 m (16,100 ft) |
| Coordinates | 9°40′47″S 77°14′58″W / 9.67972°S 77.24944°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ancash, Peru |
| Parent range | Cordillera Blanca |
Cahuish (possibly from Quechua qawi put into the sun) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 4,900 metres (16,076 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavin de Huantar District, and in the Recuay Province, Ticapampa District. Cahuish lies southwest of the mountain and the archaeological site of Waraqayuq and southeast of Yanamarey.