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Chojorusi (possibly from
Aymara Aymara may refer to: Languages and people * Aymaran languages, the second most widespread Andean language ** Aymara language, the main language within that family ** Central Aymara, the other surviving branch of the Aymara(n) family, which today ...
for a colored clay used to paint houses) (see: ''Arcilla'') is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the
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 ...
of
Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...
, about high. It is located in the Cusco Region,
Quispicanchi Province Quispicanchi Province is one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region in the southern highlands of Peru. Geography The Quispicanchi Province is bounded to the north by the Paucartambo Province and the Madre de Dios Region, to the east by the ...
,
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 ...
. Chojorusi lies southwest of
Puicutuni Puicutuni (possibly from Aymara language, Aymara ''p'uykutu'' pitcher, earthenware jar with a large belly and a narrow throat, (see: ''Tinaja pequeña'') ''-ni'' a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a pitcher" or "the one with a ''p'uyku ...
and northwest of Llusca Ritti and Sullulluni.


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Mountains of Cusco Region Mountains of Peru {{Cusco-geo-stub