Suerococha (possibly from Quechua ''suyru'' a very long dress tracked after when worn, ''qucha'' lake,) is a mountain in the west of the

Huayhuash Huayhuash (possibly from Quechua ''waywash'', weasel'','' or ''waywashi'', squirrel) is a mountain range within the Andes of Peru, in the boundaries of the regions of Ancash, Lima and Huánuco.escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Cajatambo Pro ...

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 ...

Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Fi ...

, about high, and the name of a small lake near the mountain. The mountain is located in the

Ancash Region Ancash ( qu, Anqash; es, Áncash ) is a department and region in northern Peru. It is bordered by the departments of La Libertad on the north, Huánuco and Pasco on the east, Lima on the south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its capital i ...

Bolognesi Province The Bolognesi Province is one of 20 provinces of the Ancash Region of Peru. Overview The province originally was part of Cajatambo Province (part of Lima Region since 1916) until 1903, when it was split off and named after Col. Francisco Bolognes ...

, Pacllon District.escale.minedu.gob.pe UGEL map of the Bolognesi Province (Ancash Region)] Suyruqucha lies on a sub-range west of Yerupaja, northwest of

Huacrish Huacrish (possibly from Quechua ''Wakrish'' (from ''wakri'') for "flash of lightning") is a mountain in the west of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllon ...

and

Auxilio Auxilio (possibly from Quechua ''Awkillu'' word for apu (Andean mountain deity) or grandfather, old man, the Hispanicized spelling is the misleading word ''Auxilio'' which means "assistance" or "support") is a mountain in the west of the Huayhua ...

and northeast of

Rajucollota Rajucollota (possibly from Quechua ''rahu'' snow, ice, mountain with snow, ''qulluta, kalluta'' mortar), Suerococha (possibly from Quechua ''suyru'' very long dress tracked after when worn, ''qucha'' lake,), named after the nearby lake, or Diab ...

. The mountain might have been named after a little lake southwest of it. It lies in the

Copa District Copa District is one of five districts of the province Cajatambo in Peru. Geography The Huayhuash mountain range traverses the district. Some of the highest mountains are listed below:escale.minedu.gob.pe UGEL map of the Cajatambo Province (Li ...

of the Lima Region at .

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