Airicoto

Airicoto (possibly from Quechua ayri axe, qutu heap,[2] "axe heap") is a mountain in the Chila mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,400 m (17,700 ft) high. It is located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Choco District. It lies northeast of Quiscapampa and east of Yuraccacsa.[1]

Airicoto
The Colca River and Airicoto north of it (upper left) as seen from the ISS
Highest point
Elevation5,400 m (17,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates15°26′56″S 72°06′11″W
Geography
Airicoto
Peru
LocationPeru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province
Parent rangeAndes, Chila

Airicoto is also the name of the valley west of the mountain. Its waters flow to Colca River in the south.[1]

References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)
  2. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, La Paz, 2007 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)


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