Location Lima Region Primary outflows Cañete River Basin countries Peru | Primary inflows Catchment area 213.6 km (82.5 sq mi) Surface elevation 4,284 m (14,055 ft) | |
Lake Paucarcocha (possibly from Quechua pawqar multi-coloured, qucha lake, lagoon, "multi-coloured lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province, Tanta District. It is situated at a height of about 4,284 metres (14,055 ft), about 6.5 km long and 0.87 km at its widest point. It has a catchment area of 213.6 km2. Lake Paucarcocha lies south of the Pariacaca mountain range, between P'itiqucha in the northwest and Pisququcha and Ch'uspiqucha in the southeast. Moreover, the lake is located inside the valley of the Cañete River, being this river its primary inflow and outflow source.
Map of Pawqarqucha, Peru
The archaeological site of Pirqa Pirqa is situated north of the lake.
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