Machucocha

Machucocha
Machucocha
LocationPeru
Arequipa Region
Coordinates15°03′24″S 72°06′51″W / 15.05667°S 72.11417°W / -15.05667; -72.11417
Max. length6.77 km (4.21 mi)
Max. width1.89 km (1.17 mi)
Surface elevation4,659 m (15,285 ft)

Machucocha (possibly from Quechua machu old, old person, qucha lake) is a lake in Peru located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, in the districts of Chachas and Orcopampa. It is situated at a height of about 4,659 m (15,285 ft), about 6.77 km long and 1.89 km at its widest point. Machucocha lies southeast of Huajrahuire and northwest of Pillune.