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Ticlio Pass (Abra Anticona)
At 4,818 m, the crest of Peru's Carretera Central and one of the highest paved road passes on Earth, linking Lima to the mining highlands of Junín.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Junin, Peru · South America
Marcapomacocha is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan, 26km from Ticlio Pass (Abra Anticona).
Marcapomacocha is a town located in Junin, Peru. With a population of 358, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Marcapomacocha sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marcapomacocha to your route.
Lake Marcapomacocha (possibly from Quechua marka village, puma cougar, puma, qucha lake) is a lake in Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District. Lake Marcapomacocha lies south of Lake Marcacocha and east of Lake Antacota. It is situated at a height of about 4,400 metres (14,436Read more
ft), about 3.67 km long and 1.95 km at its widest point. It has a catchment area of 141 square kilometres (54 sq mi).
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Marcapomacocha is located in Junin, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -11.4069 latitude, -76.3363 longitude.
Marcapomacocha has a population of approximately 358 people, making it a town in Peru.
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At 4,818 m, the crest of Peru's Carretera Central and one of the highest paved road passes on Earth, linking Lima to the mining highlands of Junín.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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