Puka Suntu is a mountain in the Andes of Peru. The name is derived from Quechua, in which puka means “red” and suntu (or suntu) can be translated as “heap,” “pile,” or “peak,” indicating a red‑colored summit or ridge. The mountain is situated in the Cusco Region of southern Peru; more precise provincial or district details are reported in some geographic listings but are not consistently documented in widely available encyclopedic sources. Elevation data and exact coordinates are not broadly confirmed in the primary reference works consulted.
Etymology
- puka – red (Quechua)
- suntu – heap, pile, or peak (Quechua)
Geographic context
Puka Suntu forms part of the Andean mountain chain that traverses the Cusco Region. It is listed among the many high‑altitude peaks of the area, many of which are characterized by reddish rock or soil, which likely inspired its name.
Notes on available information
Comprehensive data such as precise elevation, exact location coordinates, and detailed descriptions of the mountain’s geology or climbing history are not widely available in major encyclopedic references. Consequently, the entry reflects the limited verified information currently accessible.
