Lake Paracota (Puno)

Lake Paracota (possibly from Aymara phara dry,[2] quta lake)[3] is a lake in Peru located in the Puno Region, Puno Province, Pichacani District.[4] It is situated at a height of about 4,512 metres (14,803 ft). Lake Paracota lies southeast of the larger Lake Jucumarini.

Not to be confused with Lake Paracota (Candarave) or Lake Paracota (Tarata).
Lake Paracota
Lake Paracota is located in Peru
Lake Paracota
Lake Paracota
LocationPeru
Puno Region
Coordinates16°25′0.7″S 70°17′02″W[1]
Surface elevation4,512 m (14,803 ft)

References
  1. mapcarta.com Retrieved on June 7, 2013
  2. Ludovico Bertonio, Aymara-Spanish dictionary (transcription): Phara, waña - Seco.
  3. www.katari.org Quta (s.) - Lago
  4. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Puno Province 2 (Puno Region)
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