Hichocollo (mountain)

Hichocollo
Hichocollo
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,800 m (15,700 ft)
Coordinates15°20′49″S 71°58′00″W / 15.34694°S 71.96667°W / -15.34694; -71.96667
Naming
Language of nameAymara
Geography
LocationPeru, Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Tapay District
Parent rangeAndes, Chila

Hichocollo (possibly from Aymara jichu Peruvian feather grass, qullu mountain, "ichhu mountain") is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). It is located in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Tapay District. Hichocollo lies east of the Molloco River which is a right affluent of Colca River.