Misquicocha
Mountain in Peru
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Misquicocha (possibly from Quechua misk'i sweet, qucha lake[2] "sweet lake") is mountain in the north of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 m (16,000 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Yuracmarca District. It lies southwest Champara.[1]
Coordinates8°42′16″S 77°49′02″W
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
| Misquicocha | |
|---|---|
  Misquicocha Location within Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,000 m (16,000 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 8°42′16″S 77°49′02″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
Misquicocha is also the name of a group of lakes north of the mountain at 8°41′17″S 77°48′25″W.[1]
