Lake Purhuay

Lake Purhuay is a lake in , . Lake Purhuay is situated nearby to the archaeological site , as well as near the peak .
Photo: Waterloo1883, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Runtuy and Maria Jiray Falls.

Peak
is a mountain in the eastern extensions of the in the of which reaches a height of approximately 4,000 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District, northwest of .

Waterfall
Photo: Ondando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
María Jiray is a man-made waterfall located at 3400 meters above sea level, near the town of Acopalca, in the region of Ancash. It has an approximate height of 300 meters and is the byproduct of an for a nearby hydroelectric plant, as water in excess is diverted to the creek where the waterfall is located. is situated 4 km south of Lake Purhuay.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Huari.

Town
is a small town in the Ancash Region in central . It is the capital of the Province. The town is situated on the eastern slope of the Andean mountain range known as the . is situated 6 km southeast of Lake Purhuay.

Lake Purhuay

Latitude
-9.30492° or 9° 18′ 18″ south
Longitude
-77.20498° or 77° 12′ 18″ west
Open location code
6724MQWW+22
Open­Street­Map ID
way 30357303
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Wiki­data ID
Q59275023
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Satellite Map

Discover Lake Purhuay from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Lake Purhuay” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

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