South Bolivian Quechua
The Quechua of the Bolivian highlands. The largest Quechua variety by national share of speakers and one of Bolivia's recognised official languages.
Cusco Quechua
Also known as: Qusqu Runasimi
The Quechua of the Cusco region in southern Peru. Often used as a reference variety for Southern Quechua and the medium of much of modern Quechua-language media.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Cusco Quechua?
Cusco Quechua is a dialect of Quechua.
Which region is Cusco Quechua associated with?
Cusco Quechua is part of the Latin America & the Caribbean region on DialectAtlas.
Is Cusco Quechua known by other names?
Yes — Cusco Quechua is also referred to as Qusqu Runasimi.
What are the other dialects of Quechua?
Quechua also includes Bolivian Quechua, Kichwa. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Quechua dialects
See on the atlas →Ecuadorian Quichua
The Northern Quechua varieties of Ecuador, often spelled Kichwa. Distinct in vowel inventory and verb morphology from Southern Peruvian and Bolivian Quechua.