Llanganuco Lakes

For the lake in the Ayacucho Region, Peru, see Lake Orconcocha, Ayacucho. For other uses, see Urququcha (disambiguation).
Llanganuco Lakes
Heaven's Gate in Laguna de Chinancocha
Llanganuco Lakes
Llanganuco Lakes
LocationPeru
Ancash Region
Coordinates9°04′03″S 77°38′17″W / 9.06750°S 77.63806°W / -9.06750; -77.63806
Surface elevation3,850 m (12,630 ft)
Location
Interactive map of Llanganuco Lakes

The Llanganuco Lakes (Llankanuku in Quechua language), Chinancocha and Orconcocha, are situated in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. They are located in Ancash Region, Yungay Province, Yungay District, about 25 km north-east of Yungay. The lakes are part of Huascarán National Park.

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