Aququcha (Lima)

Aququcha is a Quechua term used in the Lima region of Peru, specifically referring to a small spring or source of water. It often describes a natural water source, sometimes a small stream or seep, that emerges from the ground. The term reflects the importance of water resources in the arid coastal environment of Lima. These aququcha were historically and are sometimes still used as sources of drinking water, irrigation for small agricultural plots, or to supply water for domestic animals. The location and management of aququcha were crucial for the survival of communities in pre-Columbian and colonial Lima. They continue to be of relevance, although often less directly, in some peri-urban and rural areas of the Lima Province. The precise pronunciation and spelling may vary slightly depending on the specific dialect of Quechua spoken in the area.