Lake Parón
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Infobox lake Lake Parón is the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca, on the Peruvian Andes, 32 km E from the city Caraz, originally at Script error: No such module "convert". asl, now at Script error: No such module "convert". asl.
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The high concentrations of dissolved lime give the water of Lake Parón a turquoise color.
It is a popular day hike for those willing to acclimatize or even ride a mountain bike downhill (note: there's almost a Script error: No such module "convert". drop to Caraz). It is possible to camp on the west and east shores, and from the east end, an easy walk can lead to the impressive pyramid or Artesonraju (the Paramount Picture's logo).
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