Record SL-860560 · Wikidata Q849364
Tunupa volcano
Ultra
Elevation
5,432
m
17,822 ft
Prominence
1,601 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
19.8300° S,
67.6400° W
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaTunupa is a dormant volcano in the Potosí Department of southwestern Bolivia. It stands on the northern side of the Salar de Uyuni at an elevation of 5,321 m (17,457 ft) on the Bolivian Altiplano. Tunupa was active in the Pleistocene, with most of the volcano constructed by lava flows that erupted between 1.36 and 1.56 million years ago. Later glaciers developed on the mountain. There is a cave with several mummies about halfway up and an ancient village at the foot with a modest "salt hotel".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Corajira | 4,891 m | E 78° | 2.4 km |
| Cerro de Tahua | 4,541 m | SW 231° | 3.6 km |
| Pakkollu Loma | 4,206 m | SE 149° | 4.8 km |