Putucusi (possibly from Quechua phutu bud, -q a suffix, k'usi a cucurbit species, a small zucchini or Cucurbita pepo, budding zucchini (or Cucurbita pepo)) is a round-shaped mountain located on the opposite side (northeast) of the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu in the Cusco Region of Peru. Reaching approximately above sea level at its peak, the mountain offers epic views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding Urubamba River valley.