Salluyu (Aymara, salla rocks, cliffs, uyu corral,[2] "rock corral", also spelled Salluyo) is a mountain in the Apolobamba mountain range at the border of Bolivia and Peru, about 5,650 metres (18,537 ft) high. It is situated in the La Paz Department, Franz Tamayo Province, Pelechuco Municipality, near 14°40′03″S 69°13′57″W / 14.66750°S 69.23250°W.[3][4] Salluyu lies between the peaks of Chawpi Urqu (or Wisk'achani) in the north and Palumani in the south.[5]
| Salluyu | |
|---|---|
  Salluyu Location in Bolivia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,650[1] m (18,540 ft) |
| Coordinates | 14°40′03″S 69°13′57″W / 14.66750°S 69.23250°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bolivia, La Paz Department, Franz Tamayo Province, Pelechuco Municipality |
| Parent range | Andes, Apolobamba |
References
edit- ^ John Biggar, The Andes: A Guide for Climbers, p. 129
- ^ Radio San Gabriel, "Instituto Radiofonico de Promoción Aymara" (IRPA) 1993, Republicado por Instituto de las Lenguas y Literaturas Andinas-Amazónicas (ILLLA-A) 2011, Transcripción del Vocabulario de la Lengua Aymara, P. Ludovico Bertonio 1612 (Spanish-Aymara-Aymara-Spanish dictionary)
- ^ BIGM map 1:100,000 3041 Pelechuco
- ^ "Pelechuco". ine.gob.bo. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Putina Province (Puno Region)
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