Uqhu (Marcapomacocha)

Uqhu (Quechua for swamp, Hispanicized spelling Uco) or Ukhu (Quechua for deep) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5100 m high. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District. Uqhu lies northwest of Yuraqqucha and Pukaqucha. It is situated northeast of a plain called Pampa Uqhu ("swamp plain", Hispanicized Pampa Uco). Uqhu is also the name of the little lake west of the mountain.