Los Cedros[1][2] Creek (Quebrada Los Cedros[1][2] in Spanish) is a stream in Peru located in Huaylas Province, Ancash. It is a right tributary of the Santa River which flows to the Pacific Ocean.[1][2]
| Los Cedros Quebrada de los Cedros | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Etymology | Spanish |
| Location | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Ancash Region |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Santa River |
It originates west of mount Alpamayo[1][2] and runs mainly to the west until its confluence with the Santa River near the village of Los Cedros.[1][2]
The upstream section receives the name Alpamayo (possibly from Quechua allpa earth, mayu river,[3] "earth river").[1][2]
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