Chankuwaña

Chankuwaña (Aymara for throw something so that people can scramble or fight for it,^[3] Hispanicized spelling Chancoaña, Chancohuana, Chancohuaña, Chancohuañachico, Chancohuana Chico) is a mountain in the Wansu mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,331 metres (17,490 ft) high. It is situated in the Apurímac Region, Antabamba Province, Oropesa District, and in the Cusco Region, Chumbivilcas Province, Santo Tomás District, north of the mountain Waytani and southeast of the mountain Wayunka.^[4]

Elevation5,331 m (17,490 ft)^[1]

Coordinates14°37′23″S 72°28′09″W

LocationPeru, Apurímac Region, Cusco Region

Parent rangeAndes, Wansu

Quick facts Highest point, Elevation ...

Chankuwaña
Chankuwaña Peru
Highest point
Elevation	5,331 m (17,490 ft)[1]
Coordinates	14°37′23″S 72°28′09″W
Geography
Location	Peru, Apurímac Region, Cusco Region
Parent range	Andes, Wansu
Climbing
First ascent	1970[2]

Close