Sura K'uchu (Bolivia) Explained

Sura K'uchu (Aymara sura dry jiquima, a species of Pachyrhizus, k'uchu, q'uch'u corner,[1] "sura corner", hispanicized spelling Sora Khucho) is a region in the Cordillera Occidental in the Andes of Bolivia. It is located in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turku Municipality, Chachakumani Canton. Sura K'uchu is situated south-east of the Uqi Uqini volcano and north-east of the volcano Umurata. It lies south of National Route 4 near the Chungara-Tambo Quemado pass. The river Jaruma originates here. It flows to the north-east as an affluent of the Sajama River.[2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. see: Jiquima seca;rincón and q'uch'u
  2. BIGM map 1:50,000 Quisi Quisini Hoja 5739-II
  3. Web site: Turco. . September 18, 2014.