Pachanqutu Explained

Pachanqutu
Elevation M:5400
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Paryaqaqa
Location:Peru, Lima Region, Junín Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-11.9117°N -76.0544°W

Pachanqutu or Phanchaqutu (Quechua pacha world, universe; time, -n a suffix, phancha open (like a blossomed flower), qutu heap, pile,[2] [3] Hispanicized spelling Pachancoto, Panchacoto) is a mountain in the Paryaqaqa or Waruchiri mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5400m (17,700feet) high. It is situated in the Lima Region, Huarochirí Province, San Mateo District, and in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Suitucancha District.[1] It lieson the western border of the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve.[4] Pachanqutu lies near Tunshu, southeast of Paka (Paca), south of Sullcon and Americo (5600m (18,400feet)), and west of the branch of Antachaire.[5]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauli Province (Junín Region)
  2. see also: phanchay
  3. Web site: Bolivian Quechua-English Dictionary. Philip S. Lott. May 12, 2015.
  4. ParksWatch, Park Profile - Peru Nor Yauyos – Cochas Landscape Reserve, p. 6
  5. Web site: Americo 5,600 m. montanasperuanas.com. July 18, 2014.