Airicoto Explained

Airicoto
Elevation M:5400
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Chila
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-15.4489°N -72.1031°W

Airicoto (possibly from Quechua ayri axe, qutu heap, "axe heap") is a mountain in the Chila mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5400m (17,700feet) high. It is located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Choco District. It lies northeast of Quiscapampa and east of Yuraccacsa.[1]

Airicoto is also the name of the valley west of the mountain. Its waters flow to Colca River in the south.[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)