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Must-see lake · Lima, Peru

Papaqucha

Laguna Papacocha

Papaqucha is a lake in Lima, Peru.

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Papaqucha: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Papaqucha

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Papaqucha — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -12.10800, -75.83674. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Papaqucha full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Papaqucha yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Papaqucha?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Papaqucha?

    Nearby: Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (sanctuary, 3 km), Marayniyuq (viewpoint, 9 km), Kima Rumi (viewpoint, 12 km), Qiwllaqucha (lake, 13 km), Yuraq Kancha (viewpoint, 15 km), Laguna Llacsacocha (lake, 16 km).

    Is Papaqucha worth visiting?

    Papaqucha is listed as a must-see lake in Peru on Spotwander.