Cantumayo
River in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
River in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cantumayo (possibly from Quechua qantu, qantus, qantuta a plant (Cantua buxifolia), mayu river,[1]) is a river in Peru located in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Coporaque District.[2] It originates in the Chila mountain range southeast of the mountain Mismi. Its direction is mainly to the south where it meets Colca River as a right affluent. The confluence is north of the town Coporaque.
| Cantumayo | |
|---|---|
The mountain Mismi as seen from the southeast near the lake Limacota. The Cantumayo valley is visible on the right side. | |
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| Etymology | Quechua |
| Location | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Arequipa Region |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Colca River |
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