Llanganuco Lakes


The Llanganuco Lakes, Chinancocha and Orconcocha, are situated in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. They are located in Ancash Region, Yungay Province, Yungay District, about 25 km north-east of Yungay. The lakes are part of Huascarán National Park.

Chinancocha

Lake Chinancocha, lies at an altitude of. It is situated southwest of Lake Orconcocha.

Orconcocha

Lake Orconcocha lies about 1 km away from Chinancocha at the end of the Llanganuco valley.

1970 Earthquake

An extensive earthquake in 1970 caused an avalanche which created a third smaller lake between the two main lakes. Tragically a group of hikers camping between the two lakes were killed.