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Suyruqucha (Junín-Lima)
Suyruqucha (Quechua language, Quechua ''suyru'' a very long dress tracked after when worn, ''qucha'' lake, also spelled ''Suiricocha'') is a mountain in the Paryaqaqa mountain range, Paryaqaqa or Waruchiri mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about high. It is located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District, in the Yauli Province, Suitucancha District, and in the Lima Region, Huarochiri Province, San Lorenzo de Quinti District, Quinti District. It lies on the western border of the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve.ParksWatch, Park Profile - Peru Nor Yauyos – Cochas Landscape Reserve, p. 6 It is situated northwest of Qullqip'ukru. Wararayuq lies west of it. Suyruqucha ''(Suiricocha)'' is also the name of a lake west of the mountain at and the name of a place at the lake ''(Suiricocha / Suirococha)''. References Five-thousanders of the Andes Mountains of the Department of Junín Mountains of the Department of Lima {{LimaRegion-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andes
The Andes ( ), Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range (; ) are the List of longest mountain chains on Earth, longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long and wide (widest between 18th parallel south, 18°S and 20th parallel south, 20°S latitude) and has an average height of about . The Andes extend from south to north through seven South American countries: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. Along their length, the Andes are split into several ranges, separated by intermediate depression (geology), depressions. The Andes are the location of several high plateaus—some of which host major cities such as Quito, Bogotá, Cali, Arequipa, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Sucre, Mérida, Mérida, Mérida, El Alto, and La Paz. The Altiplano, Altiplano Plateau is the world's second highest after the Tibetan Plateau. These ranges are in turn grouped into three majo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suitucancha District
Suitucancha (Hispanicized spelling of the Quechua term Suyt'u Kancha, ''suyt'u'' rectangular, ''kancha'' corral, square, "rectangular corral (or square)") is one of ten districts of the Yauli Province in Peru Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the south and west by the Pac .... Its seat is Suitucancha. Geography The Paryaqaqa mountain range traverses the district. One of the highest mountains of the district is Tunshu at . Other mountain are listed below:escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Jauja and Yauli provinces (Junín Region) See also * Putkaqucha References Districts of the Department of Junín Districts of the Yauli province {{Junín-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wararayuq
Wararayuq ( Quechua ''warara'' horn, ''-yuq'' a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a horn", Hispanicized spelling ''Huararayoc'') is a mountain in the Paryaqaqa mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Lima Region The Department of Lima (), known as the Department of the Capital () until 1823, is a department and region located in the central coast of Peru; the seat of the regional government is Huacho. Lima Province, which contains the city of Lima, ..., Huarochirí Province, Quinti District. Wararayuq lies northwest of Qullqi P'ukru.escale.minedu.gob.pe – UGEL map of the Huarochirí Province (Lima Region) References Five-thousanders of the Andes Mountains of the Department of Lima {{LimaRegion-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qullqip'ukru
Colquepucro or Collquepucro (possibly from Quechua ''qullqi'' money, silver, ''p'ukru'' - s. gorge; ravine; gully; hollow; valley,) is a mountain in the Pariacaca or Huarochirí mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about high. It is situated in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District and in the Lima Region The Department of Lima (), known as the Department of the Capital () until 1823, is a department and region located in the central coast of Peru; the seat of the regional government is Huacho. Lima Province, which contains the city of Lima, ..., Huarochiri Province, Quinti District. Colquepucro lies north-east of the mountains Corihuasi and Pariacaca. References Five-thousanders of the Andes Mountains of the Department of Junín Mountains of the Department of Lima {{Peru-mountain-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve
The Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve () is a protected area in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province and in the Junín Region, Jauja Province. It lies with the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregions. Sima Pumaqucha, one of the deepest caves of South America, and Qaqa Mach'ay, the highest surveyed cave in the world, are situated in the reserve.Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales - INRENA, Reserva Paisajística Nor Yuayos Cochas, Plan Maestro 2006-2011 Archaeological sites Some of the archaeological sites within the reserve are Khuchi Mach'ay, Pirqa Pirqa, Quchawasi ''(Cochashuasi)'', Qutu Qutu ''(Coto Coto)'' and Wamanmarka ''(Huamanmarca)''. Gallery File:PUMACOCHA.jpg, The lake Pumaqucha near the cave Sima Pumaqucha with the mountain León Pitakana (left) in the background File:Rabipelao2.jpg, Common opossum The common opossum (''Didelphis marsupialis''), also called the southern or black-eared opossum or gambá, and someti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Lorenzo De Quinti District
San Lorenzo de Quinti District is one of thirty-two districts of the province Huarochirí in Peru. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática The Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI) ("National Institute of Statistics and Informatics") is a semi-autonomous Peruvian government agency which coordinates, compiles, and evaluates statistical information for the country. .... Banco de Información Distrital''. Retrieved April 11, 2008. Geography The Paryaqaqa or Waruchiri mountain range is the north-eastern border of the district. One of the highest peaks of the district is Paryaqaqa at above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huarochirí Province (Lima Region) See also * Ch'uspiqucha * P'itiqucha References Districts of the Department of Lima Districts of the Huarochirí province {{LimaRegion-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paryaqaqa Mountain Range
The Pariacaca mountain range (possibly from Quechua ''parya'' reddish, sparrow, ''qaqa'' rock, Paryaqaqa or Parya Qaqa, a regional deity, a mountain god ( apu)), also called Huarochirí mountain range lies in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, in the provinces of Jauja and Yauli, and in the Lima Region, in the provinces of Huarochirí and Yauyos. It is part of the ''Cordillera Central'' of Peru. Mountains The highest mountain in the range is Pariacaca at . Other peaks are listed below: * Tunshu, * Colquepucro, * Carhuachuco, * Paka, * Suyruqucha, * Huallacancha, * Antachaire, * Nina Ukru, * Pachanqutu, * Paqcha, * Wayllakancha, * Kunkus Yantaq, * Wararayuq, * Tuku Mach'ay, * Putka, * Qayqu, * Tata Qayqu, * Yantayuq, * Chumpi, * Ch'uspi, * Quriwasi, * Uqhu, * Ukhu Qhata, * Wiqu, * Wamanripa, * Kiwyu Waqanan, * Qayqu, * Chhuqu P'ukru, * Parya Chaka, * Kunkus, * Kunkus (Yauli), * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canchayllo District
Canchayllo District is one of thirty-four districts of the Jauja Province in Peru. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital''. Retrieved April 11, 2008. Its seat is Canchayllo. Geography The district lies in the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve The Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve () is a protected area in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province and in the Junín Region, Jauja Province. It lies with the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregions. Sima Pumaqu .... The Paryaqaqa mountain range traverses the district. The highest mountain of the district is Paryaqaqa (Tulluqutu) at . Other mountains are listed below: Some of the largest lakes of the province are Antaqucha, Asulqucha, Challwaqucha, Llaksaqucha, Mankhaqucha, Qarwaqucha, Ñawinqucha, Warmiqucha, Wich'iqucha and Yuraqqucha. See also * Quri Winchus References Districts of the Department of Junín Districts of the Jauj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
