Wiraqucha (Cusco)

Coordinates: 13°40′10″S 71°38′40″W / 13.66944°S 71.64444°W / -13.66944; -71.64444
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Wiraqucha
Wiraqucha is located in Peru
Wiraqucha
Wiraqucha
Peru
Highest point
Cusco Region
Parent rangeAndes

Wiraqucha or Huiracocha (also spelled Wiraquchan

Quri and north-west of Huaro (Waru). The Willkanuta River flows along the mountain. The lake Quyllur Urmana
lies at its feet.

On top of Wiraqucha there is a pair of rocks which resemble two toads, one of them looking at "Apu" Ausangate and the other one looking at "Apu" Pachatusan. This pair, known as Wak'a Los Sapos de Wiraqucha (Spanish los sapos de the toads of), has been considered a wak'a by the local people.[3]

References

  1. ^ "South America Maps". Joint Operations Graphic. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  2. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Quispicanchi Province 1 (Cusco Region) (unnamed)
  3. ^ mincetur.gob.pe "Huaca Los Sapos de Wiracocha" (in Spanish), retrieved on February 18, 2014