Lake Mullucocha
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For the mountain in the Cusco Region, Peru, see Mulluqucha (Cusco).
Lake Mullucocha (possibly from Quechua mullu small pearl made of fine clay / marine shell which is offered to the divinities, qucha lake, lagoon)[2] is a lake in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province, Tanta District.[3] Mullucocha, situated at a height of about 4,286 metres (14,062 ft), lies southeast of the Pariacaca mountain range, east of P'itiqucha and northeast of Paucarcocha.
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Lake Mullucocha | |
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Location | Lima Region |
Coordinates | 12°02′S 75°58′W[1] |
Basin countries | Peru |
Surface elevation | 4,286 metres (14,062 ft) |
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Lake Mullucocha is situated next to an ancient road part of the Inca road system.[4]