Chuañuma

Chuañuma
Chuañuma
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,400 m (17,700 ft)
Coordinates15°22′9″S 72°13′39″W / 15.36917°S 72.22750°W / -15.36917; -72.22750
Naming
Language of nameAymara
Geography
LocationPeru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province
Parent rangeAndes

Chuañuma (possibly from Aymara ch'uwaña oozing of water and other liquids / melting of metals and other things, uma water, "oozing water") is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,400 metres (17,717 ft) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Chachas District. Chuañuma lies south-east of the mountain Huañacagua at a valley named Puncuhuaico (possibly from Quechua for "pond valley" or "dam valley"). Its stream flows to Chachas.