Chuqipata Explained

Chuqipata
Elevation M:5050
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Moquegua Region, Puno Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-16.2028°N -70.3317°W

Chuqipata (Aymara chuqi gold, pata step, "gold step", Hispanicized spelling Choquepata) is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 5050m (16,570feet) high. It is situated on the border of the Moquegua Region, General Sánchez Cerro Province, Ichuña District, and the Puno Region, Puno Province, in the districts Pichacani and San Antonio. It lies northwest of the mountain Churi Wiqu, northeast of Millu and southeast of Tankani.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Peru 1:100,000, Pichaccani 2838, Map prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center, Bethesda, MD
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Mariscal Nieto Cerro Province (Moquegua Region)