Puntay Urqu

Puntay Urqu (Quechua) is a mountain and an archaeological site in Peru located in the Ayacucho Region, Vilcas Huamán Province, Carhuanca District. It lies between the villages Hanan Raymi (Rayme Alto) and Urpaypukyu (Urpaypuquio).[2] Puntay Urqu is situated at a height of about 3,267 metres (10,719 ft).[1] The place is also visited as a viewpoint.

Puntay Urqu
Puntay Urqu is located in Peru
Puntay Urqu
Puntay Urqu
Peru
Highest point
Elevation3,267 m (10,719 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°45′59″S 73°48′08″W
Naming
Language of nameQuechua
Geography
LocationPeru, Ayacucho Region, Vilcas Huamán Province
Parent rangeAndes

References

  1. "Monumento arqueológico de Puntay Urqu". mincetur. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
  2. "Carhuanca". FIPROVIL. Agapito Ramirez Soto. Retrieved April 6, 2014.


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