Yawarkucha
This article is about the lake in the Imbabura Province, Ecuador. For other uses, see Yawarqucha.
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Yawarkucha or Yawar Kucha (Kichwa yawar blood, kucha lake, "blood lake", hispanicized spellings Yaguarcocha, Yahuarcocha) is a lake in Ecuador located in the Imbabura Province, Ibarra Canton. The lake is formed from glacial meltwater. It is the locale for many folklores. The name is an allusion to a violent battle that was fought here centuries ago.[1]
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References
- ↑ "Yahuarcocha Lake". Retrieved 15 February 2013.
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