A minor peak, named Huaguruncho Chico[8] by the IGN map, lies west of it in the Ticlacayan District.

[7] Research revealed that fluctuations in Huaguruncho's glaciers were caused by temperature changes in the tropical Atlantic Ocean, with the last major glacial expansion occurring ca.

[6] In 1956 John Kempe led an expedition to attempt the first ascent of Huaguruncho.

[10] As well as Kempe the party included George Band, Dr. Don Stafford Matthews, John Streetly, Jack Tucker and Mike Westmacott.

Streetly and Westmacott successfully reached the summit on 17 August 1956.