Huascacocha

#159 among destinations in Peru

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Huascacocha is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Carhuacayan District. It is situated at a height of approximately 4,484 m, about 5.10 km long and 0.95 km at its widest point. ()

Local name: Laguna Huascacocha Length: 3.17 miWidth: 3117 ftElevation: 14685 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 11°5'33"S, 76°24'45"W

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Huascacocha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Shegue, Huaroncocha, Hatun Waqya.

6.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Shegue
166 min walk • Lake Shegue is a lake in the Pasco Region of Peru.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Huaroncocha
102 min walk • Huaroncocha is a lake in Peru located in the Pasco Region, Pasco Province, Huayllay District. It is situated at a height of about 4,587 metres, about 9 km long and 2.61 km at its widest point. Huaroncocha lies north of Huascacocha.
3.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hatun Waqya
85 min walk • Hatun Waqya is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches an altitude of approximately 4,800 metres. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Carhuacayan District, and in the Pasco Region, Pasco Province, Huayllay District.