Laguna Yanacocha

Laguna Yanacocha is a lake in Puno, Peru and has a surface elevation of around 4,780 metres. Laguna Yanacocha is situated near the hamlet Canu Canu, as well as near the locality Capilla Pampa.

Lake
…has a surface elevation of around 4,780 metres (15,680 feet)

Places of Interest

Highlights include Qaqa Wasi and Riticunca.

Qaqa Wasi

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Qaqa Wasi or Qaqawasi is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 metres high.

Riticunca

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Riticunca is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres high.

Jalahuana

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Jalahuana or Jalahuaña is a 5,325-metre-high mountain in the Andes of Peru. Jalahuana is situated 3½ km northwest of Laguna Yanacocha.

Laguna Yanacocha

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Latitude

-14.35719° or 14° 21′ 26″ south

Longitude

-69.71472° or 69° 42′ 53″ west

Open location code

57QGJ7VP+44

GeoNames ID

3966013

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Canu Canu and Capilla Pampa.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Laguna Jomero Cocha and Cerro Pacchapata.

Peru: Highlights

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