Chankuwaña

Chankuwaña (Aymara for throw something so that people can scramble or fight for it, Hispanicized spelling Chancoaña, Chancohuana, Chancohuaña, Chancohuañachico, Chancohuana Chico) is a mountain in the Wansu mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,331 metres (17,490 ft) high. It is situated in the Apurímac Region, Antabamba Province, Oropesa District, and in the Cusco Region, Chumbivilcas Province, Santo Tomás District, north of the mountain Waytani and southeast of the mountain Wayunka.

Chankuwaña
Chankuwaña
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,331 m (17,490 ft)
Coordinates14°37′23″S 72°28′09″W
Geography
LocationPeru, Apurímac Region, Cusco Region
Parent rangeAndes, Wansu
Climbing
First ascent1970
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