Choctamal
in Provincia de Luya of Amazonas, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-6.395 and -77.986 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -6° 23' 40" and W -77° 59' 9"
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: 06:40 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:45 am and 6:11 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
6.317 and 101.977 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ban Ku Bu
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

Delve into Choctamal

Choctamal in Provincia de Luya (Amazonas) is a town located in Peru about 396 mi (or 637 km) north of Lima, the country's capital town.

Time in Choctamal is now 06:40 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Choctamal. The closest airport in Peru is Chachapoyas Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Peru is Río Abiseo National Park in a distance of 85 mi (or 138 km), East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Longuita, Tingo, Magdalena, Colcamar and Maino. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

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

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

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road to Kuelap

Published: August 10, 2012
Length: 06:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PuntoPeruNet

In this video you can see the magnificent view that you have from the walkway to the Kuelap ruins! A unforgettable experience and if you ever have the chance to go there then you should go!


Recumbent bicycle downhill ride, Chachapoyas, Peru

Published: January 08, 2009
Length: 03:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Daniel N. Lang

Was a nice, fast and at certain times pretty dangerous ride ... a lot of fun! Check my website www.velaia.de for details.


Kuelap Peru

Published: August 05, 2012
Length: 53:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bthgproductions

The ruins of Kuelap, in the region Chachapoyas, are the true undiscovered ruins of Peru. Not many tourists make the long travel to see the 300 by 100 m high walls that are up to 18 meters high!


gocta waterfall peru

Published: February 07, 2008
Length: 49:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: chachapoyas2008

visiten gocta y kuelap. discovered in 2006 to caused sensation in the world and now is visited by many tourists, is located in the department of Amazon Peru, measures 771 meters and is considered...


The Fortress of Kuelap - Peru Archaeology Tour

Published: June 19, 2009
Length: 24:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fertur Peru Travel

The Fortress of Kuelap is one of Perus hidden archaeological treaures, often called the Machu Picchu of the North Built on a mountain ridge at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level, the...


Ruta Chachapoyas 2 - Kuelap

Published: November 02, 2011
Length: 05:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChakraBike Chiclayo

Subida a la fortaleza de Kuelap Chachapoyas Perú en bicicleta de montaña, parte de la Ruta Chachapoyas.


Cajamarca, Amazonas, & Lambayeque Perú, August 2006 Part 2

Published: March 26, 2009
Length: 31:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Man From Saturn

Part Two of our Peruvian adventure starts on a horseback journey winding high above the town of Leymebamba, en route to hilltop Chachapoya ruins. The word Chachapoya is a Quechua word ...


amazonas tingo( la choza del nuevo tingo se hizo humo)

Published: October 08, 2010
Length: 48:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jhoxxddd


Viajando a la Granja Porcón Cajamarca/Perú

Published: September 06, 2012
Length: 20:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pkd46

A 30 km de la Ciudad de Cajamarca se encuentra este Paraiso Terrenal, con mas de 14 millones de plantaciones de Arboles de Pino, Para quitarse el Sombrero.


Kuelap & Chachapoyas

Published: June 19, 2010
Length: 28:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Guy O. Vanackeren

Au Pérou, Les Sachapoyas ou Chachapoyas construirent une formidable forteresse pour se protéger de tous ennemis y compris les Incas: KUELAP! Une autre découverte à faire au cours d'un des...


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