Chimboya or Chimbolla (possibly from Aymara Chimpuya, Chimpulla), Inchurusi (Jinchurusi), Iruna or Vilcanota (Willkanuta) is a mountain in the La Raya mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,489 metres (18,009 ft) high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Canas Province, Layo District and in the Puno Region, Melgar Province, Santa Rosa District.[3] Chimboya lies northeast of the La Raya Pass and the mountain Kunka and southeast of the mountain Yana Khuchilla.

Chimboya
Jinchurusi, Iruna, Willkanuta
Chimboya, the snow-covered mountain in the background, as seen from a small lake near the La Raya pass
Highest point
Elevation5,489 m (18,009 ft)[1]
Coordinates14°26′37″S 70°57′44″W / 14.44361°S 70.96222°W / -14.44361; -70.96222[2]
Geography
Chimboya is located in Peru
Chimboya
Chimboya
Peru
LocationPeru, Puno Region - Cusco Region
Parent rangeAndes, La Raya

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  1. ^ Jill Neate, Mountaineering in the Andes: "Chimboya (Vilcanota, Iruna, Inchurusi) 5489m"
  2. ^ ign.gob.pe Archived 2013-08-12 at archive.today IGN, Peru, Nevados: Chimbolla 14°26'37" S 70°57'44" W
  3. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Melgar Province (Puno Region)
  4. ^ Belmont