Kinwaqucha (Quechua kinwa quinoa, qucha lake,[2] "quinoa lake", also spelled Ccuenhua Cocha, Cuenhuacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Ayacucho Region, Huanca Sancos Province, Sacsamarca District.[3] Kinwaqucha lies northeast of the village of Kinwa Khuchu ("quinoa corner", also spelled Ccuenhuacucho), also named Kinwa Wayq'u ("quinoa stream", Cenhuahuaycco), and the small lake named Pukaqucha '("red lake", Pucacocha).
| Kinwaqucha | |
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  Kinwaqucha | |
| Location | Peru Ayacucho Region |
| Coordinates | 13°56′S 74°09′W / 13.933°S 74.150°W[1] |
The Kinwa Wayq'u (Ccuenhuaycco) originates near the lake. Its waters flow to the Q'illumayu (Quechua for "yellow river").[2]