Chuallani (possibly from Aymara chuwalla a variety of potatoes,[2] -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with the chuwalla") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,300 metres (17,388 ft) high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Pitumarca District. Chuallani lies west of the lake Sibinacocha, south of the mountain Cóndor Tuco. The river Chuamayu (possibly from in the Quechua spelling Chuwamayu) which originates northeast of Chuallani flows along its eastern slopes. It belongs to the watershed of the Vilcanota River.[1]

Chuallani
Chuallani is located in Peru
Chuallani
Chuallani
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,300 m (17,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°52′55″S 71°07′25″W / 13.88194°S 71.12361°W / -13.88194; -71.12361
Geography
LocationPeru, Cusco Region
Parent rangeAndes, Vilcanota mountain range

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL maps of the Canchis Province and the Quispicanchis Province 1 (Cusco Region)
  2. ^ "Selección de la papa para el chuño y la semilla". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2015.