Lake Junin or Chinchaycocha is the largest lake entirely within Peruvian territory. Even though Lake Titicaca has a much larger area, its eastern half is located on Bolivian territory. Lake Junin is an important birdwatching destination in the country.
Lake Junin
Lake Junin in a satellite image.
Junín is a department and region in the central highlands and westernmost Peruvian Amazon. Its capital is Huancayo.
View of the Andes Mountains
Mantaro Valley.
Santa Ana de Tarma church.
Papa a la huancaína.