Wila Wila (Peru) Explained

Wila Wila
Elevation M:4925
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Puno Region, Puno Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-15.9592°N -70.4253°W

Wila Wila (Aymara wila blood, blood-red,[2] the reduplication indicates that there is a group or a complex of something, "a complex of red color", Hispanicized spelling Vilavila) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4925m (16,158feet) high. It is situated in the Puno Region, Puno Province, on the border of the districts Mañazo and Tiquillaca. Wila Wila lies between the lake Mayasani in the west and the river Wanuni (Huanune) in the east.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South America Maps. . Joint Operations Graphic. July 3, 2014.
  2. Web site: Diccionario Quechua - Aymara al español. . katari.org. July 3, 2014.
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Puno Province 1 (Puno Region)