Coricocha

Coricocha is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 3,399 metres. Coricocha is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lake Paca.

Lake
Photo: Gchiappe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a in . It is located 4 kilometres north of the historic town of , 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. is situated 3 km west of Coricocha.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jauja.

Photo: Martingave, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, is in . 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.

Coricocha

Latitude
-11.72721° or 11° 43′ 38″ south
Longitude
-75.47858° or 75° 28′ 43″ west
Elevation
3,399 metres (11,152 feet)
Open location code
57W67GFC+4H
Geo­Names ID
6674745
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