Yuraq Urqu (Arequipa) Explained

Yuraq Urqu
Elevation M:4985
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region, Condesuyos Province, La Unión Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-15.2044°N -72.5419°W

Yuraq Urqu (Quechua yuraq white, urqu mountain, "white mountain", also spelled Yuraccorcco) is a 4985m (16,355feet) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Condesuyos Province, Salamanca District, and in the La Unión Province, Puyca District. Yuraq Urqu lies northeast of a lake named Tintarqucha (Tintarcocha).[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerro Yuraccorcco. . IGN, Peru. June 5, 2015.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Condesuyos Province (Arequipa Region)