Lake Mitococha
Lake High Andean glacial lake in Huánuco region
Lake Mitococha is a lake in the Department of Huánuco in central Peru, listed at latitude -10.19972 and longitude -76.89417. It sits in the high Andean region of the country and is one of many small mountain lakes in the area.
This is a lesser-known local lake. Access and facilities are limited compared with major tourist sites; visits are typically by people already traveling in the surrounding highland countryside.
There is no widely published construction history; the lake is a natural geographic feature rather than a built reservoir. Detailed historical records about human use are not broadly documented in general sources.
The lake lies in the Andean highlands of Huánuco region. The nearest significant administrative region is the Department of Huánuco; exact distances to nearby towns vary with local access roads and trails.
How to Get to Lake Mitococha #
Reaching Mitococha requires travel into the Huánuco highlands and then hiking from the nearest mountain trailheads. Access typically involves travel by road to a local community and then foot travel; hiring local transport and a guide is recommended for safety and navigation.
Tips for Visiting Lake Mitococha #
- Visit during the dry season (May-September) when mountain trails are firm and the lake's turquoise color is at its most photogenic.
- Hire a local guide for high-Andean hikes - navigation and acclimatization matter at altitude.
- Bring layers: mountain weather can swing from bright sun to cold wind in under an hour.
Best Time to Visit Lake Mitococha #
Dry-season months are the most reliable for trekking to high-altitude glacial lakes.
Weather & Climate near Lake Mitococha #
Lake Mitococha's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -5°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (824 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (152 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.
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August
August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
