Aquichua
Aquichua (possibly from Aymara, jaqhi precipice, cliff,[2] Aymara and Quechua chuwa plate,[3] "cliff plate") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,300 metres (17,388 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District.[4][5] Aquichua is situated north east of the lake Sibinacocha and the mountain Chumpe and north of the Yayamari.
| Aquichua | |
|---|---|
  Aquichua Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,300 m (17,400 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 13°40′32″S 70°59′00″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Cusco Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Vilcanota |
See also
References
- www.allthemountains.com Map of a part of the Vilcanota mountain range showing "Aquichua"
- www.ucb.edu.bo Despeñadero: s. Jaqhi
- katari.org (Aymara-Quechua-Spanish dictionary): Chuwa. - Plato de barro. (Aymara) Chuwa. - Plato para servirse alimentos. (Quechua)
- lib.utexas.edu Map of the area showing "Aquichuo"
- escale.minedu.gob.pe/ - UGEL map Quispicanchi Province (Cusco Region)
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