Llanganuco

Llanganuco-

The sector of Llanganuco contains two main lagoons: Chinancocha (female lagoon) and Orconcocha (male lagoon). Llanganuco is located in the Huascaran National Park, and at 25km from the city of Yungay. At the feet of Huascaran and Huandoy, this zone is very impressive. The usual temperature in this place is of 10 degrees.

CHINANCOCHA:

"The female lagoon". Its light blue color is caused by ice micro-particles, giving thee female lagoon a turquoise color. There is a forest at the coast of the lagoon. Chinancocha has a deepness of 28m and the lagoon's altitude is 3850 meters on sea level.

The Chinancocha Lagoon can be visited and enjoyed in a boat ride through its light blue and cold waters.

ORCONCOCHA:

The"male lagoon" has darker waters. The zone is habited by farm animals such as cows and horses.