Arichua (volcano)

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Arichua or Arechua (possibly from Aymara or Quechua for a kind of potatoes,[2]) is a volcano[1] in the Andes of Peru, about 5,185 metres (17,011 ft) high. It is located in the Puno Region, Puno Province, in the south of the Acora District. Arichua lies southwest of the mountain Coline and north of Quinaquinani.[3]

Elevation5,185 m (17,011 ft)[1]
Coordinates16°36′15″S 70°02′06″W
LocationPeru, Puno Region
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Arichuwa
Highest point
Elevation5,185 m (17,011 ft)[1]
Coordinates16°36′15″S 70°02′06″W
Geography
Arichuwa is located in Peru
Arichuwa
Arichuwa
Peru
LocationPeru, Puno Region
Parent rangeAndes
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