Lípez Orco
Lípez Orco is a locality in Potosí, Altiplano and has an elevation of 3,975 metres. Lípez Orco is situated nearby to the hamlet Cantumarca, as well as near the area Munaypata.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Cerro Rico.
Cerro Rico
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Cerro Rico, Cerro Potosí or Sumaq Urqu, is a mountain in the Andes near the Bolivian city of Potosí. Cerro Rico, which is popularly conceived of as being "made of" silver ore, is famous for providing vast quantities of silver for the Spanish Empire, most of which was shipped to metropolitan Spain. Cerro Rico is situated 3½ km east of Lípez Orco.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Potosí.
Potosí
Potosí, at around 4,000 metres, is one of the world's highest large cities. It is located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. The wealthy history of Potosí is reflected in the narrow streets, colonial mansions and the many churches, which make the city a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lípez Orco
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Lipez Orco”
- Location: Potosí, Altiplano, Bolivia, South America
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Latitude
-19.61667° or 19° 37′ southLongitude
-65.78333° or 65° 47′ westElevation
3,975 metres (13,041 feet)Open location code
57GP96M8+8MGeoNames ID
3911475
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