Puka Urqu (Oropesa)

Puka Urqu
Puka Urqu
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,950 m (16,240 ft)
Coordinates14°33′38″S 72°30′52″W / 14.56056°S 72.51444°W / -14.56056; -72.51444
Geography
LocationPeru, Apurímac Region
Parent rangeAndes, Wansu

Puka Urqu (Quechua puka red, urqu mountain, "red mountain", Hispanicized spelling Puca Orco) is a mountain in the Wansu mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 4,950 metres (16,240 ft) high. It is situated in the Apurímac Region, Antabamba Province, Oropesa District. Puka Urqu lies west of Hatunqullpa and northeast of Millu.