Puka Urqu (Charcas)

Puka Urqu, also spelled Puca Orkho, refers to a mountain located in the Charcas Province of the Potosí Department in Bolivia. "Puka Urqu" is a Quechua term meaning "red mountain." The mountain is notable for its reddish coloration, likely due to mineral content in the rock. Geographic coordinates and specific elevation information are generally available through online mapping services and geological surveys. It is part of the larger Andean mountain range system. The region surrounding Puka Urqu is often characterized by high-altitude, arid conditions and sparse vegetation. Local communities may engage in agriculture and pastoral activities in the valleys and plateaus near the mountain. Further information regarding the mountain's geological composition, environmental significance, or cultural importance to local populations may be found in regional geological surveys, academic research, and ethnographic studies related to the Charcas Province and the Andean region of Bolivia.