Lake MitocochaAbout Lake Mitococha
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.
Nearby Attractions to Lake Mitococha
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 0° - 11° | 3° | 113 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 0° - 11° | 3° | 125 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 11° | 3° | 152 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 12° | 3° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -3° - 12° | 1° | 44 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -5° - 11° | 0° | 16 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -5° - 11° | -1° | 11 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -5° - 11° | -1° | 21 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -3° - 11° | 0° | 32 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -2° - 11° | 2° | 65 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 12° | 2° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 12° | 2° | 80 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
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.