Yahuarcocha Lagoon
Yahuarcocha Lagoon is a lake in Imbabura, Ecuador and has an elevation of 2,190 metres. Yahuarcocha Lagoon is situated near the neighborhood La Quinta El Olivo, as well as near Barrio Las Marianitas.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ibarra.
Yahuarcocha Lagoon
- Type: Lake
- Also known as: “Blood Lagoon” and “Lago de Sangre”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Imbabura, Ecuador, South America
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Latitude
0.369° or 0° 22′ 8″ north
Longitude
-78.1005° or 78° 6′ 2″ west
Elevation
2,190 metres (7,185 feet)
Open location code
67G39V9X+HQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=water
OpenStreetMap feature
water=lake
Wikidata ID
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Quechua to Spanish—“Yahuarcocha Lagoon” goes by many names.
- Quechua: “Yahuarcocha”
- Spanish: “Laguna de Yahuarcocha”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: La Quinta El Olivo and Barrio Las Marianitas.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Parque Recreativo Yahuarcocha and Estación de Bomberos Yahuarcocha.
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