Achakanani

Achakanani
Achakanani

Location within Bolivia

Highest point
Elevation 3,980 m (13,060 ft) [1]
Coordinates 19°27′13″S 65°43′05″W / 19.45361°S 65.71806°W / -19.45361; -65.71806Coordinates: 19°27′13″S 65°43′05″W / 19.45361°S 65.71806°W / -19.45361; -65.71806
Geography
Location Bolivia,
Potosí Department
Parent range Andes

Achakanani (Aymara achakana pearl-fruit,[2] -ni a suffix, "the one with the pearl-fruit", also spelled Achacanani) is a mountain in the Bolivian Andes which reaches a height of approximately 3,980 m (13,060 ft). It is located in the Potosí Department, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí Municipality. It lies near the village of Q'illu Mayu, northeast of Lik'ichiri. The Q'illu Mayu ("yellow river") flows along its eastern slopes.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Bolivian IGM map 1:50,000 Don Diego 6435-I
  2. ↑ "Diccionario Quechua - Aymara al español". katari.org. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Potosí". INE, Bolivia. Retrieved May 6, 2016.


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