Turini (Larecaja)
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Turini (
Aymara Aymara may refer to: Languages and people * Aymaran languages, the second most widespread Andean language ** Aymara language, the main language within that family ** Central Aymara, the other surviving branch of the Aymara(n) family, which today ...
''turi'' tower, ''-ni'' a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a tower", also spelled ''Torrini'') is a mountain in the Cordillera Real in the
Andes The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S ...
of Bolivia. It is located in the La Paz Department,
Larecaja Province Larecaja is a province in the Bolivian La Paz Department. It was founded by Antonio José de Sucre on October 18, 1826. Its capital is Sorata. Geography The Cordillera Real traverses the province. Some of the highest peaks of the province a ...
,
Guanay Municipality Guanay Municipality (Aymara: ''Wanay'') is the second municipal section of the Larecaja Province in the La Paz Department, Bolivia. Its seat is Guanay. Geography The Cordillera Real traverses the Guanay Municipality. Some of the highest pe ...
. Turini lies northwest of the river Uma Pallqa ("water bifurcation", ''Uma Palca'') and the village of Uma Pallqa. It is situated northeast of Jisk'a Turini ("little Turini").


See also

* Ñuñuni Qalani


References

Mountains of La Paz Department (Bolivia) {{LaPazBO-geo-stub