Laguna Matacocha
Laguna Matacocha is a lake in Moquegua Department, Peru and has an elevation of 4,747 metres. Laguna Matacocha is situated near the hamlet Iropuñuna, as well as near the locality Patahuasi.Places of Interest
Highlights: Pachakutiq.
Pachakutiq
Peak
Pachakutiq is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 4,800 metres high. Pachakutiq is situated 3 km northwest of Laguna Matacocha.
Laguna Matacocha
- Type: Lake
- Category: body of water
- Location: Moquegua Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-16.25909° or 16° 15′ 33″ south
Longitude
-70.57573° or 70° 34′ 33″ west
Elevation
4,747 metres (15,574 feet)
Open location code
57MFPCRF+9P
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Places to explore: Iropuñuna and Patahuasi.
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