Chiaraje (Cusco-Puno) Explained

Chiaraje
Elevation M:4900
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Vilcanota
Location:Peru, Cusco Region, Puno Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:240
Coordinates:-14.2494°N -70.8875°W

Chiaraje (possibly from Aymara ch'iyara black, jaqhi precipice, cliff, "black cliff") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 4900m (16,100feet) high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Sicuani District, and in the Puno Region, Melgar Province, Nuñoa District. Chiaraje lies south-west of the mountain Sambo and north-west of the mountain Chiaracce of the Nuñoa District.[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Melgar Province (Puno Region)