Vilacirca (Peru)

Vilacirca
Vilacirca
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,800 m (15,700 ft)
Coordinates13°35′00″S 71°13′02″W / 13.58333°S 71.21722°W / -13.58333; -71.21722
Geography
LocationPeru, Cusco Region
Parent rangeAndes, Vilcanota

Vilacirca (possibly from Aymara wila blood, blood-red, sirka vein of the body or a mine, "red vein") is mountain in the northern extensions of the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 metres (15,748 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Ocongate District. Vilacirca lies south of Jolljepunco where the annual Quyllur Rit'i festival takes place.