Challwaqucha (Yauyos)

Challwaqucha is a toponym, likely a Quechua placename, located in the Yauyos Province of the Lima Region in Peru. The name likely refers to a lake or body of water.

The term "Challwa" (or "Chalwa") commonly translates to "fish" in Quechua languages. "Qucha" (or "Cocha") means "lake" or "lagoon." Therefore, a literal translation of Challwaqucha would be "fish lake" or "lake of fish."

The existence of a place named Challwaqucha suggests the presence of a lake or lagoon in the Yauyos region that is or was known for its fish population. Without further geographical or anthropological data, specific details about the lake's size, ecological significance, or cultural importance to the local population remain unknown. It is possible that the name is used for multiple locations with similar characteristics within the Yauyos area. Further research, including topographic maps and local interviews, would be needed to identify the precise location and features associated with this toponym.