Puchococha
Puchococha is a locality in Jauja District, Jauja Province, Junín Department and has an elevation of 3,412 metres. Puchococha is situated nearby to the locality Tacupaca, as well as near Chucllu.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Cathedral of Jauja and Lake Paca.
Lake Paca
Lake
Photo: Gchiappe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Lake Paca is a lake in Peru. It is located 4 kilometres north of the historic town of Jauja, which was once the first capital of Peru. The lake is habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The lake is fed from springs. Lake Paca is situated 3½ km north of Puchococha.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jauja.
Jauja
Photo: Martingave, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jauja, is in Southern Sierra. It is at an altitude of 3,400 m. Its population in 2015 was about 15,000 people. The town, with a laid-back ambiance and salubrious climate, has narrow streets with houses painted blue.
Puchococha
- Type: Locality
- Location: Jauja District, Jauja Province, Junín Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-11.76209° or 11° 45′ 44″ southLongitude
-75.50816° or 75° 30′ 29″ westElevation
3,412 metres (11,194 feet)Open location code
57W66FQR+5PGeoNames ID
6671222
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tacupaca and Chucllu.
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Highlights include Cerro Ushno and Laguna Tragadero.
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