Hanan Wak'a (
Quechua
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''hanan'' elevated, high, ''
wak'a'' a local god of protection, a sacred object or place,
[Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)] "high ''wak'a''", Hispanicized spelling ''Hananhuaca'') is a mountain in the
Andes
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of
Peru
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. It is located in the
Amazonas Region
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,
Utcubamba Province
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,
Cumba District
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, near the little village of Tactago.
Hanan Wak'a is a natural viewpoint with good views across the
Marañón valley. Annually on June 24 a feast is celebrated on top of the mountain named ''Día de los Campesinos'' (
Spanish
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for peasants' day). By the local people Hanan Wak'a is considered a place of protection.
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References
Mountains of Amazonas Region
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