The beautiful lake in the high Encantada Matucana is at an altitude of 3500 meters., Consists of two twin lakes whose waters are formed by the thawing of lake Arca. In the surroundings you can see the viscacha, donkeys and wild horses and great diversity of flora. At an altitude of 4600 m is the lagoon Arca, (9 km Marachanca) Wonderful turquoise lagoon.
This is a gap created by the villagers to irrigate their fields. Here you can see condors flying and good weather you can see the snowy Ticlio, the highest point in Peru.
The beautiful lake is full of magic, legend has it that the villagers of two factions of Marachanca wanted to make a canal to irrigate their land but they could not agree and in the midst of an argument were presented with a knight riding a beautiful white horse and asked them what they were, what they told him.
Newcomer told can not build the canal and that he could make overnight, if he indulged in the most beautiful maiden. This was the maiden Evan was taken to the next morning and at the same time introduced the unknown gentleman in his steed, mount offering made under oath that at twelve o'clock that day the canal would be ready. And the stranger disappeared as if by magic.
The next day the canal was ready, lined with stones bordered by leafy trees of a species throughout the area of Matucana only grow on the banks of the canal and the lagoon. They say that in full moon nights you can see Evan on the banks of the lagoon, combing, if you get to see it is better to go long because many people have gone to the bottom of the lagoon for their cause.
If time is short and you can not ask for vacation, think about this destination that is close to Lima and will only need a weekend to visit and also managed to leave behind the stress and worry that the great city of Lima does not offer day day.
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