Record SL-862358 · Wikidata Q7136989
Pari Urqu
No list classifications
Elevation
3,950
m
12,959 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
19.5833° S,
65.7500° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPari Urqu (Aymara pari red hot, Quechua pari warm, to get very hot, overheated, urqu mountain, "hot mountain", hispanicized spellings Pari Orcko, Pary Orcko, Pari Orco) is a mountain in the Andes in Bolivia, about 3,950 m (12,959 ft) high. It is located in the Potosí Department, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí Municipality. Pari Urqu lies in the west of Potosí, north west of the higher Cerro Rico (Spanish name), P'utuqsi Urqu or Sumaq Urqu (Quechua names) which lies in the south of Potosí. There is a tower on the top of Pari Urqu which has a revolving restaurant to give a 360 degree view of the town.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cero Thara Khaka | 4,250 m | NE 51° | 2.4 km |
| Cerro Mojon Punta | 4,384 m | S 180° | 2.5 km |
| Cerro Jucu Huachaca | 3,962 m | W 291° | 3.0 km |
| Cerro Rico | 4,782 m | S 180° | 4.0 km |