Lake Pilchicocha

Lake Pilchicocha
Lake Pilchicocha
Lake Pilchicocha
LocationSucumbíos Province
Coordinates00°28′25″S 76°27′36″W / 0.47361°S 76.46000°W / -0.47361; -76.46000
TypeLake
Basin countriesEcuador

Lake Pilchicocha is a „blackwatered“ lake, in the Province of Sucumbíos of Ecuador.[1]

Geography

Lake Pilchicocha is located in the eastern Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, and about 2.1 Miles (1,3 km) from the Napo River. The fish population consists mainly of Scavenger-Piranhas.[2]

Northeast of the Lake one can find a Wildlife Lodge („Sacha Lodge“), commonly used by birdwatchers and hikers.[3]

See also

  • Lake Garzacocha

References

  1. ^ Lake Pilchicocha Wikimapia
  2. ^ Lake Pilchicocha
  3. ^ Sacha Lodge - Amazon Rainforest Lodge, Ecuador - Book an Amazon Tour


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