Cerro Petaca is a large forested ridge in Amazonas state, Venezuela. It lies just west of the two high plateaus of Cerro Marahuaca and northeast of the massive Cerro Duida. The ridge reaches a height of at least 2,700 metres (8,900 ft) above sea level.[1] Part of the Duida–Marahuaca Massif, it is entirely within the bounds of Duida–Marahuaca National Park.

Cerro Petaca
Cerro Petaca is located in Venezuela
Cerro Petaca
Cerro Petaca
Location in Venezuela
Highest point
Elevation2,700 m (8,900 ft)[1]
Coordinates03°39′36″N 65°30′46″W / 3.66000°N 65.51278°W / 3.66000; -65.51278
Geography
LocationAmazonas, Venezuela

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  1. ^ a b Huber, O. (1995). Geographical and physical features. In: P.E. Berry, B.K. Holst & K. Yatskievych (eds.) Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana. Volume 1. Introduction. Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis. pp. 1–61.