Putucusi
Mountain in Peru
About
Putucusi (possibly from Quechua phutu bud, -q a suffix, k'usi a cucurbit species, a small zucchini or Cucurbita pepo, "budding zucchini (or Cucurbita pepo)") is a round-shaped mountain located on the opposite side (northeast) of the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu in the Cusco Region of Peru. Reaching approximately 2,560 metres (8,400 ft) above sea level at its peak, the mountain offers epic views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding Urubamba River valley.
"Putu Cusi" has been described by Quechua-speaking guides as "Happy Mountain". According to Glosbe Glosbe online Quechua-English dictionary, "Kusi" means "happy", and "Putuq" translates to "trapezoid". As the feature could be seen as a trapezoidal mountain that would align with this translation. It is important to recognize that Quechua has several dialects.
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Machu Picchu
15th-century Inca citadel in Peru
0.8 mi away
Huayna Picchu
Archaeological site in Peru
0.7 mi away
Temple of the Moon (Peru)
Archaeological site in Peru
0.7 mi away
Intihuatana, Urubamba
Archaeological site in Peru
0.9 mi away
Antisuyu
Suyu of the Incan Empire
0.7 mi away
Inti Punku
Archaeological site in Peru
1.0 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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