Record SL-860562 · Wikidata Q1055933
Wila Pukarani
No list classifications
Elevation
4,910
m
16,109 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
19.3306° S,
68.3097° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaWila Pukarani (Aymara wila red or blood, pukara pucará (fortress) or mountain of protection, -ni Aymara suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a red pukara", Hispanicized spellings Vila Pucarani / Villa Pucarani) is a volcano located in the Coipasa salt pan in the Bolivian Altiplano. It is approximately 4,920 m high, reaching a prominence of at least 1,200 m. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Sabaya Province, Coipasa Municipality. The town of Coipasa lies on its northeastern side. An age of 3.7 million years has been inferred from the erosion status of the mountain, which shows evidence of Pleistocene glaciation.
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 Coipasa | 4,589 m | W 263° | 2.5 km |
| Jachcha Loma | 4,284 m | SW 205° | 3.4 km |
| Vila Kkollu Cerro | 4,010 m | SW 223° | 4.9 km |