Huaishcana
in Provincia de Yungay of Ancash, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-9.206 and -77.660 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -9° 12' 21" and W -77° 39' 36"
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: 12:16 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 6:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
10.550 and 103.313 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Phum Kaoh Rong Samloem Krau
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 Huaishcana

Huaishcana in Provincia de Yungay (Ancash) is a place in Peru about 201 mi (or 323 km) north of Lima, the country's capital city.

Current time in Huaishcana is now 12:16 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Huaishcana. The closest airport in Peru is Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Peru is Chavin (Archaeological Site) in a distance of 80 mi (or 128 km), North-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: Amashca, Shupluy, Shilla, Mancos and Cascapara. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 29%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel El Abuelo

Address
5,2 mi
Jr. 9 de Diciembre 257
Carhuaz
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Aluvión en Yungay Ancash Terremoto del 31 de Mayo 1970 Yungay Earthquake Aluvión de Yungay

Published: December 17, 2008
Length: 30:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: PASEOS EXCURSIONES Y CAMPAMENTOS

La desaparecida ciudad, fué creada, como convento, el 4 de Agosto de 1540, por fray Domingo de Santo Tomàs, y luego fundada el 4 de Agosto de 1571 por Alonso de Santiago de Valverde, junto...


CAMPO SANTO DE YUNGAY

Published: August 22, 2011
Length: 07:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chakinaniwalker

Más que el campo Santo es lo que se ve desde allí: El pueblo de Yungay, la Cordillera Blanca y Negra.


YUNGAY VÍCTOR CORDERO GONZÁLES YUNGAY VALS BRISAS DEL CALLEJÓN QUINTETO LÍRICO HUARAZ YUNGAY MÚSICA

Published: January 21, 2009
Length: 00:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PASEOS EXCURSIONES Y CAMPAMENTOS

PASEOS EXCURSIONES Y CAMPAMENTOS ALOJAMIENTO BUNGALOWS HOTEL PASEOS A LAS PLAYAS Y BALNEARIOS ALMUERZOS Y EVENTOS CORPORATIVOS BAUTIZOS Y RETIROS ...


CAMPO SANTO YUNGAY

Published: December 12, 2010
Length: 07:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Celia Ariza

El Campo Santo se extiende sobre el antiguo pueblo de Yungay (Ancash - Perú) que quedó totalmente enterrado por el sismo alud del 31 de mayo de 1970. El fuerte terremoto hizo desprender...


Expedition in 4x4 to Huaraz City and Llanganuco Lagoon - Huaraz

Published: April 27, 2009
Length: 41:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: peru4x4adventures

25 km / 16 miles northeast of Yungay (45 minutes by car) The lakes, Chinancocha and Orconcocha, are situated within the HuascaranNational Park and are fed by the melting snows of mounts ...


YUNGAY ANCASH ANTERO ANGELES OSORIO CANDIDA PALOMITA CONJUNTO ECOS DEL CALLEJON DE HUAYLAS YUNGAY

Published: January 22, 2009
Length: 58:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PASEOS EXCURSIONES Y CAMPAMENTOS

PASEOS EXCURSIONES Y CAMPAMENTOS ALOJAMIENTO BUNGALOWS HOTEL PASEOS A LAS PLAYAS Y BALNEARIOS ALMUERZOS Y EVENTOS CORPORATIVOS BAUTIZOS Y RETIROS ...


VIDEO INSTITUCIONAL MUNICIPALIDAD PROVINCIAL DE CARHUAZ

Published: June 12, 2014
Length: 55:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MunicipalidadCarhuaz

Carhuaz, tierra de fe y devoción, cuna de grandes e ilustres personajes, se distingue hoy por hoy como una de las ciudades del callejón de Huaylas de mayor despegue, con desarrollo progresivo...


Carhuaz - Mama Meche

Published: October 13, 2010
Length: 02:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alex López

Cambio de la virgen de las Mercedes Patrona de Carhuaz 22/09/2010.


Estado de la carretera Carhuaz - Chacas - San Luis

Published: March 16, 2014
Length: 20:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CRNoticias Carhuaz

Informe sobre el pésimo estado en que se encuentra la carretera Carhuaz - Chacas - San Luis. El informativo CRNoticias (Colectivo Regional) insta a las autoridades tomar las medidas pertinentes.


V PROYECTO TARINAKUY-2011. COMUNIDAD DE LLIPTA-CARHUAZ-ANCASH-PERU

Published: October 03, 2011
Length: 41:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Homero Apeña Carranza

Tarinakuy es un equipo de jóvenes quechuas, del callejón de Huaylas con sede en la Provincia de Carhuaz, Ancash-Perú. Desde el año 2006 trabaja con los estudiantes quechua hablantes de...


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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.

Amashca District

Amashca District is one of eleven districts of the province Carhuaz in Peru.

Located at -9.23306, -77.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Shilla District

Shilla District is one of eleven districts of the province Carhuaz in Peru.

Located at -9.23306, -77.6669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage

Shupluy District

Shupluy District is one of eight districts of the province Yungay in Peru.

Located at -9.2, -77.6831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Guitarrero Cave

Guitarrero Cave is located in the Callejón de Huaylas valley in Yungay Province, in the Ancash region of Peru. The cave stands 50 meters above Rio Santa and 2,580 meters above sea level.

Located at -9.2, -77.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaic period in the Americas, Archaeological sites in Peru, Caves of Peru

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