Record SL-862925 · Wikidata Q19421124
Arichuwa
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
16.8331° S,
69.5656° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaArichuwa (Aymara or Quechua for a kind of potatoes, Hispanicized spelling Arichua) is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Puno Region, El Collao Province, Santa Rosa District, and in the Chucuito Province, Pisacoma District. Arichuwa lies north of the peaks of Qarwa P'iq'iña. Arichuwa is also the name of an intermittent stream which originates north of the mountain. It flows to the northwest.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qarwa P'iq'iña | 5,100 m | S 161° | 2.9 km |
| Chuqi Patilla | 5,200 m | SE 136° | 4.2 km |