Churi Wiqu (Moquegua-Puno) Explained

Churi Wiqu
Elevation M:5000
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Moquegua Region, Puno Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-16.22°N -70.3242°W

Churi Wiqu (Aymara churi dull yellow, wiqu a corner in a house, a mountain cove, "dull yellow mountain cove", Hispanicized spelling Chorehueco) is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 5000m (16,000feet) high. It is situated on the border of the Moquegua Region, General Sánchez Cerro Province, Ichuña District, and the Puno Region, Puno Province, Pichacani District. It lies southeast of the mountains Tankani and Chuqipata.[1]

Churi Wiqu is also the name of a river which originates near the mountain. It flows to the east.[1]

Notes and References

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