Apurímac is a region in southern-central Peru. It is bordered on the east by the Cusco Region, on the west by the Ayacucho Region, and on the south by the Arequipa and Ayacucho regions. The region's name originates from the Quechua language and means "where the gods speak" in reference to the many mountains of the region that seem to be talking to each other.
Topa Inca Yupanqui or Túpac Inca Yupanqui, translated as "noble Inca accountant," was the tenth Sapa Inca (1471–93) of the Inca Empire, fifth of the Hanan dynasty. His father was Pachacuti, and his son was Huayna Capac. Topa Inca belonged to the Qhapaq panaca. His wife was Mama Ocllo.
The Ch'unchu are an indigenous ethnic group in South America. At the time of the Spanish conquest, the Ch'unchu lived in the forests east of Cusco, in central Peru. They dwelled in communal houses and lived chiefly by hunting.
A pinkillu, pinkuyllu or pinqullu is a flute found throughout the Andes, used primarily in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. It is usually played with one hand, leaving the other one free to accompany oneself on a drum like the tinya. It is used in a variety of public festivals and other kinds of communal ceremonies.
Peruvian dances are primarily of native origin. There are also dances that are related to agricultural work, hunting and war. Peru takes dance very seriously. Some choreographies show certain Christian influence.
Huari is one of the 16 districts that integrates the Peruvian province of Huari in the Ancash region. The district consists of the city of Huari, 15 small villages and 22 annexes.
Uruashraju or Verdecocha is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca of the Andes of Peru, about 5,722 metres (18,773 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaraz Province, Olleros District, and in the Huari Province, Chavín de Huantar District. Uruashraju lies south of Huantsán, east of Cashán and Shacsha, and southeast of Lake Tararhua.
Challwaqucha may refer to:
Tinya palla or wiqru palla is a traditional dance of the Pomabamba Province in the Ancash Region in Peru. In 2009 the National Institute of Culture declared tinya palla a National Cultural Heritage of Peru by Resolución Directoral Nacional No. 491/INC-2009.
Markahirka or Marka Hirka is an archaeological site with cave paintings and stone tombs (chullpa) on a mountain of the same name in Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, in the districts of Cajay and Masin. It is situated at a height of 3,580 metres (11,745 ft). Markahirka is also a good viewpoint with views into the Puchka valley (Puchca) and to the towns of Huari (Wari) and Huachis (Wachis).
Hatun Jacacocha or Hatunjacacocha is a lake in Peru located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huantar District. It is situated at a height of 4,190 m (13,750 ft), about 180 m (590 ft) long and 120 m (390 ft) at its widest point.
Carhuascancha or Tumarinaraju is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru with an elevation of 5,648 metres (18,530 ft) or 5,668 metres (18,596 ft) above sea level. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huantar District, and in the Huaraz Province, Huaraz District. Carhuascancha lies north-west of Huantsán.
Tinyaq or Quri Willka is an archaeological site in Peru with storehouses of the Inca period on a mountain named Tinyaq. It is located in the Ayacucho Region, Huanta Province, Iguain District.
Auqui is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 m (15,748 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District. Auqui lies southeast of Jacabamba.
Paccharaju is a mountain of 5,744 m (18,845 ft) of elevation in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. In other maps it is shown as comprising two peaks: Rocotuyo of 5,749 m (18,862 ft) and Rayococha of 5,460 m (17,913 ft). It is located between the provinces of Asunción Province and Carhuaz, in Ancash; southwest of mount Tarush Kancha, inside Huascarán National Park.
Quisuargaga or Kiswar Qaqa is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,400 m (14,436 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District. Quisuargaga lies on the eastern border of the buffer zone of the Huascarán National Park.
Matagaga is a mountain on the eastern extensions of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 4,400 metres (14,436 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavin de Huantar District. Mata Qaqa lies east of the Rangracancha valley and northeast of the Challhua valley. The Mosna River flows along its northern slopes.
Jatunjirca is a mountain in the eastern part of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 3,800 m (12,500 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District, southwest of Huari and west of the village of Yacya.
