Azulcocha (Cusco) Explained

Azulcocha
Map:Peru
Location:Peru, Cusco Region
Coordinates:-13.2236°N -73.1153°W
Elevation M:5269
Range:Andes, Vilcabamba
Map Size:200

Azulcocha[1] (possibly from Quechua asul blue (a borrowing from Spanish azul), qucha lake, "blue lake") is a 5269adj=midNaNadj=mid mountain in the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Cusco Region, La Convención Province, on the border of the districts of Inkawasi and Vilcabamba. Azulcocha lies northwest of the Panta group. The Ranq'a Wayq'u (Rancahuayco) originates northwest of the mountain and its waters flow to the Apurímac River.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Pacaypata (27-p). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).