Wiluyu (Mañazo-Tiquillaca) Explained

Wiluyu
Elevation M:4800
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Puno Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-15.9192°N -70.3644°W

Wiluyu (Aymara wila blood, blood-red, uyu corral,[2] "red corral", Hispanicized spelling Viluyo) is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 4800m (15,700feet) high. It is located in the Puno Region, Puno Province, on the border of the districts Mañazo and Tiquillaca. It lies south of the mountain Chuqi Liwa (Choquelihua).[1]

The Wanuni River originates near the mountain. It flows to the Uturunqani River in the south.[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Puno Province 1 (Puno Region)
  2. Web site: Diccionario Quechua - Aymara al español. . katari.org. January 7, 2015.