Wiraqucha, Cusco

Wiraqucha (or Huiracocha) is a 3,600-metre-high mountain in Peru's Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, spanning the districts of Andahuaylillas, Huaro and Urcos[1]. Located southeast of the higher Quri peak and northwest of Huaro (Waru), the mountain is traversed by the Willkanuta River, with Lake Quyllur Urmana at its base[1].

TypeGeological interest
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.6693° S, 71.6444° W

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