Huancas
in Provincia de Chachapoyas of Amazonas, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-6.174 and -77.865 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -6° 10' 27" and W -77° 51' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Sol - PEN
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:00 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 6:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
6.183 and 102.133 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kampong Telaga Bata
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Peru in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Peru.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Peru. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Huancas

Huancas in Provincia de Chachapoyas (Amazonas) is a place in Peru about 409 mi (or 659 km) north of Lima, the country's capital city.

Current time in Huancas is now 06:00 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Huancas. The closest airport in Peru is Chachapoyas Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Río Abiseo National Park in a distance of 77 mi (or 124 km), East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chachapoyas, Luya, Lamud, Lonya Chico and Inguilpata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

20°C (69 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Meflo Chachapoyas

Address
3,7 mi
Jr. Salamanca 1176
Chachapoyas
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 00:30 - Checkin: 01:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Vilaya

Address
3,8 mi
Jirón Ayacucho 734,
Chachapoyas
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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CHACHAPOYAS SU CULTURA COMPLETA RUINAS Y SECRETOS DOCUMENTAL AL AMAZONAS PERU

Published: November 09, 2014
Length: 56:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ANGEL DJ CHAPANEX

documental completo de la cultura de los chachapoyas PERU puedes DESCARGAR EL VIDEO DESDE AQUI ...


Queman a estilista de 18 años, Macabro crimen conmociona a Chachapoyas.

Published: November 30, 2013
Length: 25:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: arom620

Joven estilista de 18 años fue hallado en la carretera de Chachapoyas camino a Mendosa calcinado envuelto en un colchón. Buscan a José Antonio Acuña Pérez y a Jorge Luis Sánchez Dávila...


The enigmatic city of Chachapoyas - Trekking Peru

Published: June 19, 2009
Length: 54:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Fertur Peru Travel

The enigmatic city of Chachapoyas is considered the birthplace of the people known as the Warriors of the Clouds The Chachapoyas were a civilization that dominated north-east Peru until they...


Alrededores de Chacha: Huancas y Levanto Jp1008's photos around Chachapoyas, Peru (travel pics)

Published: December 02, 2010
Length: 44:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Jp1008's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jp1008/1/1217350800/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the...


SENSUAL KARICIA - SIN TI NADA TENGO

Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 15:32 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Luis Chuqui

Sensual Karicia en el Aniversario de Radio Cumbia 107.1 Chachapoyas - Abril de 2013, un lindo recuerdo para los amigos paisanos de todo el mundo gracias a Nando y Mily Producciones ...


AMAZONAS ATRACTIVOS TURISTICOS

Published: April 29, 2011
Length: 23:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: KBC Travel

Amazonas es un departamento del Perú que se encuentra ubicado en la zona nor oriental del país. Limita con el departamento de Cajamarca al oeste, con La Libertad y San Martín al sur, con...


Chachapoyas, Kuelap & Gocta - www.pariwana-hostel.com

Published: December 30, 2010
Length: 04:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PariwanaHostels

A group of travelers / backpackers meet in Pariwana Hostel and travel to the Northern Highlands of Peru. This video shows a map with all details to access this unexplored area. From Lima they...


Viaje a Chachapoyas

Published: August 22, 2014
Length: 49:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mario Burga

Kuelap, Sarcófagos de Karajía, Carverna Quiocta y Catarata de Gocta.


The Virgin Asunta, the Patron of Chachapoyas - Festivity Peru Tours

Published: June 19, 2009
Length: 09:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fertur Peru Travel

Each 15th of August the church and parish of Chachapoyas celebrate the festival of Mama Asunta. It all started between 1842 and 1845 when a local man, Julián Monteza returned from living...


RAYMI LLACTA 2012 de Chachapoyas - Perú /PARTE 1

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 56:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Markus Macedo Valqui

Gran fiesta del pueblo Chachapoyas, donde diferentes pueblos vienen a demostrar sus hermosas costumbres, danzas, comidas y todas su cultura en la plaza mayor de esta ciudad.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chachapoyas, Peru

Chachapoyas is a city in northern Peru at an elevation of 2,235 meters (7,657 ft). The city has a population of approximately 20,279 people. Situated in the mountains far from the Peruvian coast, Chachapoyas remains fairly isolated from other regions of Peru. There is daily service by bus to Chiclayo and Cajamarca. The bus from Chiclayo is an overnight bus but to Cajamarca due to the difficult and winding roads the bus only goes during the day.

Located at -6.21667, -77.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in the Amazonas Region, Districts of the Amazonas Region, Populated places established in 1538

Chachapoyas District

Chachapoyas District is one of twenty-one districts of the province Chachapoyas in Peru.

Located at -6.21694, -77.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Huancas District

Huancas is a district of Chachapoyas Province. Huancas is located in where the high low mountain towards the River Sonche. Huancas offers several attractive places as the lookouts of Huancas with an incredible sight, the workshops of pans of mud and a varied craft. Also he emphasizes the square in the center of the village with his most beautiful church. To come to Huancas a car takes in the city of Chachapoyas.

Located at -6.17389, -77.8647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Chachapoyas Airport

Chachapoyas, is an airport in Peru serving Chachapoyas in the Amazonas Region.

Located at -6.20181, -77.8561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Peru

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