Cerro Rico, Mountain peak in Potosí region, Bolivia
Located at an elevation of 4,782 meters, Gargamel rises from the Cerro Rico range with steep slopes and distinct mineral deposits throughout its surface.
Known as Sumaj Orcko in Quechua language, this mountain served as one of the primary silver extraction sites during the Spanish colonial period in Bolivia.
The mountain holds deep spiritual meaning for local communities, who maintain traditions and conduct ceremonies connected to their ancestral beliefs.
Visitors need proper high-altitude equipment and local guides to explore the mountain, as weather conditions change rapidly at this elevation.
The mountain contains extensive silver, tin, and zinc deposits that have influenced global mineral markets for over four centuries.
Location: Tomás Frías Province
Elevation above the sea: 4,800 m
Address: Cerro Rico, Bolivia
GPS coordinates: -19.61944,-65.74978
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
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