Wathiyaqucha Explained

Wathiyaqucha
Elevation M:4965
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Lima Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-10.6775°N -77.0408°W

Wathiyaqucha (Quechua wathiya roasted potatoes, a traditional dish, qucha lake,[2] Hispanicized spelling Bateacocha) is a 4965m (16,289feet) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Gorgor District, and in the Huaura Province, Ambar District. Wathiyaqucha lies between Wanki in the west and Puka Parya in the east.[1] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerro Bateacocha. . IGN, Peru. March 8, 2015.
  2. Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Cajatambo Province (Lima Region)