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Antikuna (Jauja)

Coordinates: 11°43′15″S 75°12′54″W / 11.72083°S 75.21500°W / -11.72083; -75.21500
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Antikuna
Antikuna is located in Peru
Antikuna
Antikuna
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,800 m (15,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates11°43′15″S 75°12′54″W / 11.72083°S 75.21500°W / -11.72083; -75.21500
Geography
LocationPeru, Junín Region
Parent rangeAndes

Antikuna (Quechua for metals or minerals or the inhabitants of the rainforest,[2] also spelled Anticona) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,800 metres (15,748 ft). It is located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Apata District. Antikuna lies south of Utkhulasu and T'uruqucha.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Jauja Province (Junín Region)
  2. ^ "Diccionario: Quechua - Español - Quechua, Simi Taqe: Qheswa - Español - Qheswa" (PDF). Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua. Gobierno Regional del Cusco, Perú: Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua. 2005.