Puka Urqu (Canchis) Explained

Puka Urqu
Elevation M:4800
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Cusco Region, Canchis Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-14.1081°N -71.2722°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]

Puka Urqu (Quechua puka red, urqu mountain, "red mountain", Hispanicized spelling Pucaorcco) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4800m (15,700feet) high . It is situated in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Combapata District. Puka Urqu lies northwest of Inka Pirqa. The Llanqha Mayu (or Sallqa Mayu) flows along its slopes. It is a right affluent of the Willkanuta River.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Canchis Province (Cusco Region) (unnamed)
  2. Web site: Cerro Pucaorcco. . IGN, Peru. July 31, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20180622111507/http://www.ign.gob.pe/nomenclatorDigital/carta.php?id=30131. June 22, 2018. dead.