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Incahuasi (Apurímac)

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Mountain in Peru This article is about the mountain in the Apurímac Region, Peru. For other uses, see Inka Wasi.
Incahuasi
The mountains Incahuasi (on the left) and K'usilluyuq (on the right) as seen from Choquequirao
Highest point
Elevation4,315 m (14,157 ft)
Coordinates13°26′50″S 72°51′30″W / 13.44722°S 72.85833°W / -13.44722; -72.85833
Geography
Incahuasi is located in PeruIncahuasiIncahuasiPeru
LocationPeru, Apurímac Region, Abancay Province
Parent rangeAndes, Vilcabamba

Incahuasi (possibly from Quechua inka Inca, wasi house, "Inca house",) is a mountain in the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru whose summit reaches 4,315 metres (14,157 ft) above sea level. It is situated in the Apurímac Region, Abancay Province, Cachora District. The mountain lies on the bank of the Apurímac River, opposite the archaeological site of Choquequirao (possibly from in the Quechua spelling Chuqik'iraw). On its northern slope there is a small archaeological site named Inka Raqay. Tourists are also attracted by the viewpoint of Incahuasi which provides good views of the Apurímac valley, Choquequirao and Padreyoc.

  • Signs for tourists at the viewpoint of Incahuasi with Padreyoc in the background. Signs for tourists at the viewpoint of Incahuasi with Padreyoc in the background.

References

  1. "Villa Los Loros, Choquequirao Lodge". Choquequirao Lodge. Retrieved April 7, 2014. Link to sketch map showing the location of Inka Wasi and Inka Raqay
  2. Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)


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