Lake Marcacocha

Lake Marcacocha
Lake Marcacocha
LocationPeru
Junín Region
Coordinates11°22′15″S 76°20′42″W / 11.37083°S 76.34500°W / -11.37083; -76.34500
Max. length2.79 km (1.73 mi)
Max. width1.28 km (0.80 mi)
Surface elevation4,544 m (14,908 ft)

Lake Markacocha (possibly from Quechua marka village, qucha lake) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District. It is situated at a height of about 4,544 metres (14,908 ft), about 2.79 km long and 1.28 km at its widest point. Lake Marcacocha lies north of Lake Marcapomacocha and southwest of Mount Mishipañahuin.