Pucaraju (Ticapampa)

Pucaraju (possibly from Quechua puka red, rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow, "red snow-covered mountain") is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5346 m high or 5322 m high depending on the source. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Ticapampa District. Pucaraju lies west of Yanamarey and northeast of Lake Querococha.

The IGN-Peru map, cites the main peak as Tunsho, while applying the name Pucarajo to the southern slopes.