Lake Paracota (Puno) Explained

Lake Paracota
Pushpin Map:Peru
Location:Peru
Puno Region
Coords:-16.4169°N -70.2839°W[1]
Elevation:4512m (14,803feet)

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 4512m (14,803feet). Lake Paracota lies southeast of the larger Lake Jucumarini.

Notes and References

  1. http://mapcarta.com/20211770 mapcarta.com
  2. Ludovico Bertonio, Aymara-Spanish dictionary (transcription): Phara, waña - Seco.
  3. http://www.katari.org/diccionario/diccionario.php www.katari.org
  4. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Puno Province 2 (Puno Region)