Lake Belaunde
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Lake Belaunde (Quechua: Sulla Qucha), is a natural reservoir of fresh water located in the district of Chacas, Ancash, in the area of the Cordillera Blanca at 4500 meters. It originated from the deglaciation of glacier Yanarahu in 1968. It was renamed in honor of former President Fernando Belaunde Terry, who supported the construction of the AN-107 Route, which runs along its banks south and east.
| Lake | |
|---|---|
| Sulla Qucha | |
 View of the lake from route AN-107 | |
  Lake | |
| Location | Chacas, Ancash Region, Peru |
| Coordinates | 9°08′18″S 77°30′18″W |
| Type | glacial |
| Primary inflows | melting ice from nearby snow peaks |
| Primary outflows | Putaqa River |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Max. length | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Max. width | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Average depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Max. depth | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 4,500 m (14,800 ft) |
| Islands | none |
| Settlements | none |
It is the smallest of the group of three lagoons that are located in the basin of river Putaqa. It's one of the most accessible areas of the province.[1]
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