Ticsho
Mountain in Peru
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Ticsho (possibly from Quechua T'iksu, for inclination or motion to one side, obliqueness, slant,[1] Hispanicized spelling Ticsho) is a volcano in the Andes of Peru, about 3,860 metres (12,664 ft) high.[2] It is situated in the "Valley of the Volcanoes" in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Andagua District.[3] Ticsho lies south-west of the volcano Puca Mauras and west of the volcano Yanamauras.
| Ticsho | |
|---|---|
The "Valley of the Volcanoes" as seen from Antaymarka, looking north-west: Ticsho (on the left), the volcano Yanamauras (on the right) and the village Andagua (Antawa) in the center | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,860 m (12,660 ft) |
| Coordinates | 15°29′05″S 72°22′43″W |
| Geography | |
  Ticsho Location within Peru | |
| Location | Peru, Arequipa Region |
| Parent range | Andes |
