Record SL-863028 · Wikidata Q19421167
Churi Wiqu
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
16.2200° S,
70.3242° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaChuri Wiqu (Aymara churi dull yellow, wiqu a corner in a house, a mountain cove, "dull yellow mountain cove", Hispanicized spelling Chorehueco) is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated on the border of the Moquegua Region, General Sánchez Cerro Province, Ichuña District, and the Puno Region, Puno Province, Pichacani District. It lies southeast of the mountains Tankani and Chuqipata. Churi Wiqu is also the name of a river which originates near the mountain. It flows to the east.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuqipata | 5,050 m | NW 337° | 2.1 km |
| Cerro Choquepata | 5,318 m | NW 312° | 2.9 km |
| Jat'u K'achi | 5,200 m | NW 307° | 3.1 km |
| Cerro San Miguel | 5,344 m | SW 206° | 3.6 km |
| Millu | 5,225 m | W 288° | 3.8 km |
| Tankani | 5,000 m | NW 322° | 3.9 km |