Sima Pumacocha, Pit cave in Yauyos Province, Peru.
The limestone cave system extends through multiple vertical shafts connected by passages, reaching a total depth of 638 meters beneath the Andes mountains.
From 2001 to 2006, Sima Pumacocha maintained the record as the deepest explored cave system throughout South America until Abismo Guy Collet surpassed it.
The name Pumacocha derives from Quechua language, reflecting the indigenous heritage of the region near the village of Laraos in central Peru.
Three main cave entrances, designated as SP1, SP2, and SP3, provide access to different sections that merge into interconnected underground passages at various depths.
The cave features the Ammonite Shaft, containing preserved marine fossils up to 20 centimeters in diameter embedded within its limestone walls.
Location: Yauyos Province
Elevation above the sea: 4,375 m
GPS coordinates: -12.39139,-75.70000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:58
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