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Misk'a Urqu

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Parent range
  
Andes

Mountain range
  
Andes

Elevation
  
3,260 m

Misk'a Urqu

Location
  
Bolivia, Chuquisaca Department

Misk'a Urqu (Quechua misk'ay to stumble, urqu mountain, also spelled Mizkha Orkho) is a mountain in the Bolivian Andes which reaches a height of approximately 3,260 m (10,700 ft). It is located in the Chuquisaca Department, Oropeza Province, Yotala Municipality. Misk'a Urqu lies southeast of Chullpa Urqu. The Misk'a River (Quechua: Misk'a Mayu) originates east of the mountain. Its waters flow to the Pillku Mayu (Quechua for "red river").

Map of Cerro Mizkha Orkho, Bolivia

References

Misk'a Urqu Wikipedia