Laguna de Michurao
Laguna de Michurao is a lake in Mérida, Andes and has an elevation of 3,724 metres. Laguna de Michurao is situated nearby to the locality Morro Los Colorados, as well as near the village El Royal.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mucuchíes and Apartaderos.
Mucuchíes
Town
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Mucuchíes is a town in the Rangel Municipality of Mérida State, Venezuela. It is at an altitude of 2,983 meters and has a cool climate, with an average temperature of 11 °C. The town was founded by Bartolomé Gil Naranjo in 1586. Mucuchíes is situated 7 km west of Laguna de Michurao.
Apartaderos
Town
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Apartaderos is a small Andean town in Mérida State, Venezuela. Located at an altitude of 3,505 metres, it is the highest town in Venezuela, surrounded by páramo vegetation, the town has tourism facilities such as restaurants, gift shops and small hotels. Apartaderos is situated 8 km north of Laguna de Michurao.
Laguna de Michurao
- Type: Lake
- Also known as: “Lagunas de Michurao”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Mérida, Andes, Venezuela, South America
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Latitude
8.73151° or 8° 43′ 53″ northLongitude
-70.86352° or 70° 51′ 49″ westElevation
3,724 metres (12,218 feet)Open location code
67WFP4JP+JHGeoNames ID
3632254
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