Lake Pilchicocha
Lake in Sucumbíos Province
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Lake Pilchicocha is a „blackwatered“ lake, in the Province of Sucumbíos of Ecuador.[1]
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| Lake Pilchicocha | |
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  Lake Pilchicocha  Lake Pilchicocha | |
| Location | Sucumbíos Province |
| Coordinates | 00°28′25″S 76°27′36″W |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | Ecuador |
Geography
Lake Pilchicocha is located in the eastern Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, and about 2.1 Miles (1,3 km) from the Napo River. The fish population consists mainly of Scavenger-Piranhas.[2]
Northeast of the Lake one can find a Wildlife Lodge („Sacha Lodge“), commonly used by birdwatchers and hikers.[3]
See also
- Lake Garzacocha
