Lake Pumacocha (Lima)
Lake Pumacocha (possibly from Quechua puma cougar, puma, qucha lake) is a lake in Peru located in Laraos District, Yauyos Province, Lima. It has an elevation of 4,388 m and about 2 km long. Sima Pumaqucha which is considered the deepest cave in the Andes is located near the lake.
| Lake Pumacocha | |
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Explorers at Lake Pumacocha offloading equipment for Sima Pumaqucha. | |
Lake Pumacocha | |
| Location | Lima Region |
| Coordinates | 12°23′4.3″S 75°40′33.3″W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Max. length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Max. depth | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 4,388 m (14,396 ft) |
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