Río Coscori

Río Coscori is a stream in Moquegua Department, Peru and has an elevation of 1,889 metres. Río Coscori is situated nearby to the locality Tumilaca Molino, as well as near the hamlet La Chimba.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cerro Baúl.

Cerro Baúl

Photo: Simon chara, CC0.

Cerro Baúl is an ancient political outpost and ceremonial center settlement in Peru established by the pre-Incan empire called the Wari. Cerro Baúl is a terraced mountain, 2000 feet above its surroundings, with a settlement on the cliff tops themselves and in the immediate surroundings. Cerro Baúl is situated 3 km northwest of Río Coscori.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Torata.

Torata

Village

Photo: EEJCC, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Torata is a village, which is situated 6 km north of Río Coscori.

Río Coscori

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Rio Coscori”
Category: body of water
Location: Moquegua Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude

-17.12924° or 17° 7′ 45″ south

Longitude

-70.84162° or 70° 50′ 30″ west

Elevation

1,889 metres (6,198 feet)

Open location code

57JFV5C5+89

GeoNames ID

3942105

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Satellite Map

Discover Río Coscori from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tumilaca Molino and La Chimba.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Cerro Baúl and Cerro Mejía.

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