Tunupa
| Tunupa | |
|---|---|
 Tunupa and Salar de Uyuni. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,321 m (17,457 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,601 m (5,253 ft) [1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 19°49′57″S 67°38′45″W / 19.83250°S 67.64583°WCoordinates: 19°49′57″S 67°38′45″W / 19.83250°S 67.64583°W [1] |
| Geography | |
  Tunupa Bolivia | |
| Location | Potosí Department, Bolivia |
Tunupa 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.
There is a cave with several mummies about half way up and an ancient village at the foot with a modest "salt hotel".
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Bolivia Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org
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