Huallatane (Peru) Explained

Huallatane
Elevation M:5000
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Chila
Language:Aymara
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:240
Coordinates:-15.4039°N -71.9161°W

Huallatane (possibly from Aymara wallata snow ball, snow lump / Andean goose,[2] -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a snow ball", "the one with a snow lump" or "the one with the Andean goose") is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5000m (16,000feet) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Tapay District. Huallatane lies north of the Colca Canyon, north-west of the mountain Surihuiri.[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)
  2. http://www.naturetrek.co.uk/reports_new/BOL01_report_051101_Bolivia_Highlands.pdf Bolivia - Highlands Naturetrek Tour Report 21-30 November 2005