Yuraq Mach'ay (Huancavelica)

Yuraq Mach'ay (Quechua yuraq white, mach'ay cave,[2] "white cave", Hispanicized spelling Yurac Machay) is a mountain in the Chunta mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 m (15,700 ft) high. It is located in the Huancavelica Region, Huancavelica Province, Huacocolpa District. Yuraq Mach'ay lies north of Yana Urqu.[1]

For the archaeological site in the Pasco Region, Peru, see Yuraq Mach'ay.
Yuraq Mach'ay
Yuraq Mach'ay is located in Peru
Yuraq Mach'ay
Yuraq Mach'ay
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,800 m (15,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°03′39″S 75°00′21″W
Geography
LocationPeru, Huancavelica Region, Huancavelica Province
Parent rangeAndes, Chunta

References
  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huancavelica Province 1 (Huancavelica Region)
  2. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa (2007). Diccionario Bilingüe: Iskay simipi yuyayk’anch: Quechua – Castellano / Castellano – Quechua (PDF). La Paz, Bolivia.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)


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