Pukayuq Explained

Pukayuq
Elevation M:5000
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Willkanuta
Language:Quechua
Location:Peru, Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-13.7556°N -70.9586°W

Pukayuq (Quechua puka red, -yuq a suffix, "the one with red color", hispanicized spelling Pucayoc) is a mountain in the Willkanuta mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5000m (16,000feet) high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District. Pukayuq lies south of Q'illu Wallayuq, northeast of Wila Jaqhi and Yayamari and southeast of Yana Urqu.[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Quispicanchi Province 2 (Cusco Region)