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Wanquyru

Coordinates: 10°43′48″S 76°41′28″W / 10.73000°S 76.69111°W / -10.73000; -76.69111
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Wanquyru
Wanquyru is located in Peru
Wanquyru
Wanquyru
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,600 m (15,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates10°43′48″S 76°41′28″W / 10.73000°S 76.69111°W / -10.73000; -76.69111
Geography
LocationPeru, Lima Region
Parent rangeAndes

Wanquyru (Quechua for bee,[2] hispanicized spelling Huanguyro) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,600 m (15,100 ft) high. It is located in the Lima Region, Oyón Province, Oyón District. Wanquyru lies at the Puka Yaku valley, southwest of Quyllur.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Peru 1:100,000, Oyón 1549, Map prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center, Bethesda, MD
  2. ^ Yachakuqkunapa Simi Qullqa, Ayakuchu Chanka, Qichwa Simipi (Quechua-Spanish dictionary): Inti watana
  3. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Oyón Province (Lima Region)