Airicoto

Airicoto (possibly from Quechua ayri axe, qutu heap,^[2] "axe heap") is a mountain in the Chila mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,400 m (17,700 ft) high. It is located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Choco District. It lies northeast of Quiscapampa and east of Yuraccacsa.^[1]

Elevation5,400 m (17,700 ft)^[1]

Coordinates15°26′56″S 72°06′11″W

LocationPeru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province

Parent rangeAndes, Chila

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Airicoto
The Colca River and Airicoto north of it (upper left) as seen from the ISS
Highest point
Elevation	5,400 m (17,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates	15°26′56″S 72°06′11″W
Geography
Airicoto Peru
Location	Peru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province
Parent range	Andes, Chila

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Airicoto is also the name of the valley west of the mountain. Its waters flow to Colca River in the south.^[1]