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Pampa De Achala
Pampa de Achala is a region that lies at the heart of the Sierras de Córdoba located within Sierras Pampeanas, and located in central-northwest of Argentina. It is a rugged area with little vegetation, lying over above sea level, and which has distinctive species, biome, ecology, terrain, relief and hydrography. The region is a regional water reserve, and the source of the vast majority of streams that run through the Córdoba Province, Argentina, Córdoba Province. Quebrada del Condorito National Park is in the region. Origin of the name The name for the area comes from the Quechua languages, Quechua language, and apparently refers to the original inhabitants of the region, the comechingones. There is no concrete data concerning the origin of the name, merely hypotheses. According to the dictionary of the ''Academia Mayor de la Lengua Quechua'', ''achala'' means 'fancy dress' or 'striking costume'. Many Quechan terms contain the word ''achala''. A similar word is ''achalay'', m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerro Champaquí
Cerro Champaquí is a mountain located west of the Argentine province of Córdoba Province (Argentina), Córdoba. It is the highest peak in the province, with a height of 2,770 meters. It is considered to be the second natural wonder of Cordoba from the ":es:Siete Maravillas de Córdoba, Seven Natural Wonders of Cordoba". Cerro Champaquí is located in the western-most point of the Sierras de Cordoba, which is known as the ''Sierras Grandes''. East of the mountain lies the ''Valle de Calamuchita.'' On the latter, Valle de Traslasierra lies west of the mountain. Cerro Champaquí and its surroundings belong to the Monumento Natural Champaquí. Topography Cerro Champaquí has moderately steep slopes to the west, with more gentle slopes on its eastern foothills. In the vicinity of the summit there is a small lake that freezes from late April to early August. This lake is believed to be the source of the mountain's name. In the indigenous language Comechingón, Champaqui means "''Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
