Pukara (Potosí)

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Elevation4,100 m (13,500 ft)[1]
Coordinates19°43′47″S 65°52′53″W / 19.72972°S 65.88139°W / -19.72972; -65.88139
Pukara
Pukara is located in Bolivia
Pukara
Pukara
Location within Bolivia
Highest point
Elevation4,100 m (13,500 ft)[1]
Coordinates19°43′47″S 65°52′53″W / 19.72972°S 65.88139°W / -19.72972; -65.88139
Geography
LocationBolivia,
Potosí Department
Parent rangeAndes

Pukara (Aymara and Quechua for fortress,[2][3] also spelled Pucara) is a mountain in the Bolivian Andes which reaches a height of approximately 4,100 m (13,500 ft). It is located in the Potosí Department, Antonio Quijarro Province, Porco Municipality. It lies east of the village of Challwiri (Challviri).[1][4]

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