Huayna Cotoni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Huayna Cotoni |
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 Huayna Cotoni
Location in Peru
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| Elevation | 5,463 m (17,923 ft) |
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| Location | Peru, Lima Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Central, Pichqa Waqra |
Huayna Cotoni is a tall mountain in the Andes mountain range in Peru. It is also known as Wayna Qutuni. This mountain stands about 5,463 meters (17,923 feet) high. It is part of the Central Mountain Range in Peru.
About Huayna Cotoni
Huayna Cotoni is located in the Lima Region of Peru. Specifically, it is in the Yauyos Province. The mountain sits on the border where three districts meet: Ayaviri, Quinches, and Tanta.
What's in a Name?
The name Huayna Cotoni comes from the Aymara language. The word wayna means "young man" or "bachelor". The word qutu means "heap" or "pile". The suffix -ni means "the one with". So, the name can mean "the one with a heap" or "young Qutuni", referring to a nearby mountain called Qutuni.
Where is it Located?
Huayna Cotoni is part of a smaller mountain group called Pichqa Waqra. In the Quechua language, Pichqa Waqra means "five horns". This area is on the southern edge of the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve. This reserve is a protected natural area known for its beautiful landscapes.
The mountain is situated between two lakes. To its north is a lake called Tikllaqucha. To its south is another lake also named Huayna Cotoni. It is located southwest of the Qutuni peak and south of the Aqupallqa peak.
See also
In Spanish: Huayna Cotoni para niños
