Lake Pilchicocha

Lake Pilchicocha is a „blackwatered“ lake, in the Province of Sucumbíos of Ecuador.[1]

Lake Pilchicocha
Location of Lake Pilchicocha in Ecuador.
Location of Lake Pilchicocha in Ecuador.
Lake Pilchicocha
Location of Lake Pilchicocha in Ecuador.
Location of Lake Pilchicocha in Ecuador.
Lake Pilchicocha
LocationSucumbíos Province
Coordinates00°28′25″S 76°27′36″W
TypeLake
Basin countriesEcuador

Geography

Lake Pilchicocha is located in the eastern Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, and about 2.1 Miles (1,3 km) from the Napo River. The fish population consists mainly of Scavenger-Piranhas.[2]

Northeast of the Lake one can find a Wildlife Lodge („Sacha Lodge“), commonly used by birdwatchers and hikers.[3]

See also
  • Lake Garzacocha

References
  1. Lake Pilchicocha Wikimapia
  2. Lake Pilchicocha
  3. Sacha Lodge - Amazon Rainforest Lodge, Ecuador - Book an Amazon Tour


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