Wanakuni (Quispicanchi) Explained

Wanakuni
Elevation M:4800
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-13.6447°N -70.7492°W

Wanakuni (Aymara wanaku, wanaqu guanaco, -ni Aymara suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with the guanaco", Hispanicized spelling Huanacune) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4800m (15,700feet) high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District. Wanakuni lies southwest of Machu Apachita and northwest of Piki Mach'ay. The little lake of the mountain is named Q'umirqucha.[1]

Notes and References

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