Lake Belaunde (Quechua: Sulla Qucha), is a natural reservoir of fresh water located in the district of Chacas, Ancash, in the area of the Cordillera Blanca at 4500 meters. It originated from the deglaciation of glacier Yanarahu in 1968. It was renamed in honor of former President Fernando Belaunde Terry who supported the construction of the AN-107 Route, which runs along its banks south and east.

Lake
Sulla Qucha
View of the lake from route AN-107
Lake
Location	Chacas, Ancash Region, Peru
Coordinates	9°08′18″S 77°30′18″W
Type	glacial
Primary inflows	melting ice from nearby snow peaks
Primary outflows	Putaqa River
Basin countries	Peru
Max. length	360 m (1,180 ft)
Max. width	130 m (430 ft)
Average depth	7 m (23 ft)
Max. depth	15 m (49 ft)
Surface elevation	4,500 m (14,800 ft)
Islands	none
Settlements	none

It is the smallest of the group of three lagoons that are located in the basin of river Putaqa. It's one of the most accessible areas of the province.[1]

References

Bibliography

• Municipalidad Provincial de Asunción. (2007). Plan vial provincial participativo de Asunción, 2007-2011 (PDF).

See also

• List of lakes of Peru