Tintaya (Arequipa) Explained

Tintaya
Elevation M:5230
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Wansu
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region, La Unión Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-14.8014°N -72.5544°W

Tintaya (Quechua for the cocoon which contains the chrysalis of the moth) is a 5230m (17,160feet) mountain in the Wansu mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Arequipa Region, La Unión Province, Puyca District. Tintaya lies west of Yuraq Punta.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerro Tintaya. . IGN, Peru. February 19, 2015.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the La Unión Province (Arequipa Region)