Piki Mach'ay (Cusco)
Piqui Machay (possibly from Quechua ''piki'' flea, ''mach'ay'' cave, "flea cave") is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District The Marcapata District is one of the twelve districts in the Quispicanchi Province in Peru. Created on January 20, 1869, its capital is Marcapata. Geography The Willkanuta mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest peaks of th .... It lies southeast of the mountains Vizcachani, Allincapac and Huanacune. At the northern slopes of Piqui Machay there is a little lake named Jomercocha. References Mountains of Cusco Region Mountains of Peru {{Cusco-geo-stub ...
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Andes
The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S latitude), and has an average height of about . The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Along their length, the Andes are split into several ranges, separated by intermediate depressions. The Andes are the location of several high plateaus—some of which host major cities such as Quito, Bogotá, Cali, Arequipa, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Sucre, Mérida, El Alto and La Paz. The Altiplano plateau is the world's second-highest after the Tibetan plateau. These ranges are in turn grouped into three major divisions based on climate: the Tropical Andes, the Dry Andes, and the Wet Andes. The Andes Mountains are the highest m ...
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