La Cantera
in Lima of Lima region, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-12.467 and -76.783 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -12° 28' 0" and W -76° 46' 59"
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: 07:25 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:30 am and 6:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
12.417 and 103.197 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Phum Tuol Kravanh
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 La Cantera

La Cantera in Lima (Lima region) is a town located in Peru about 34 mi (or 54 km) south-east of Lima, the country's capital town.

Time in La Cantera is now 07:25 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to La Cantera, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Peru is Las Palmas Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Historic Centre of Lima in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), North. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pucusana, Chilca, San Bartolo, Punta Hermosa and Mala. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 54% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Penascal Surf

Address
5,6 mi
Av Las Palmeras 258 - Peñascal
San Bartolo
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 13:30 - Checkin: 09:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

El boqueron en Pucusana

Published: August 19, 2012
Length: 01:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MsDarknight14

El boqueron llamado asi por ser una cueva natural que atravieza un cerro, el mar entra con fuerza que se amplifica con las paredes de roca, finalmente estalla al salir.


Pucusana, Peru

Published: December 27, 2013
Length: 46:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Martin Vallières

Le retour des pêcheurs après quelques semaines en mer. Pucusana, Pérou, un petit village de pêcheur très sympathique. Une magnifique baie donne sur l'océan pacifique. Le district de Pucusana...


Oleaje en las Ninfas Pucusana

Published: January 04, 2011
Length: 06:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jlgaita

fuerte oleaje demolió todas las obras iniciadas por MINCETUR en el malecon de Pucusana, demostrando la necesidad de reubicar la zona prevista para pesca y en su lugar reforzar los muros de...


Diving in Kelp forest of Pucusana, Peru

Published: October 17, 2009
Length: 23:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mundoazul1

http://nature-expeditions-peru.com/ecotourism-programs-prices/diving-in-peru/ Diving in Peru: Peru is equivalent to 3500 km of almost virgin scuba destinations. Nature Expeditions is pioneering...


PUCUSANA-UN DAY IN HOME-NAPLO BODYBOARDING-2009

Published: July 09, 2009
Length: 15:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: IoeCloud Ramirez

UN DIA DE INVIERNO EN NAPLO-PUCUSANA A CORRER UNA OLITAS ENTRE BRADER`S... el mar estaba en algo ahi...ia no salimos a buscar en otras playas eso que nos gusta ....


PLAYAS DEL SUR PUCUSANA PLAYA LAS NINFAS BALNEARIO DE PUCUSANA LIMA PASEOS Y CAMPAMENTOS

Published: March 16, 2010
Length: 14:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CLUBES CAMPESTRES PASEOS Y CAMPAMENTOS

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


La Gloria trevi de Pucusana

Published: December 02, 2014
Length: 01:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Keni cori tarazona

Menotti tiene talento.


Funky sea lions visiting divers in Pucusana, Peru

Published: October 17, 2009
Length: 06:32 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: mundoazul1

Come to dive in Peru: http://nature-expeditions-peru.com/ecoturism-programs/diving-in-peru/ Pucusana offers a great variety of fascinating diving spots: you can dive along rock walls or between...


Fish and snail at rock tower in Pucusana, Peru

Published: October 17, 2009
Length: 43:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mundoazul1

http://nature-expeditions-peru.com/ecotourism-programs-prices/diving-in-peru/ Diving in Peru: Peru is equivalent to 3500 km of almost virgin scuba destinations. Have a look at our web site...


Ola triangulo pucusana - Lima

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 57:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IoeCloud Ramirez


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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.

Punta Lobos

Punta Lobos was a launch site for sounding rockets in Peru at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:12|30|S|76|48|W||| | |name= }}. Between 1980 and 1990 some rockets of the type super Loki, Nike Orion, Taurus Orion and Taurus Tomahawk were launched there.

Located at -12.5, -76.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landforms of Peru, Rocket launch sites

Chilca

Chilca was a rocket launch site in Peru at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:12|30|S|76|48|W||| | |name= }}, near to Lima. Chilca was in service from 1974 and 1983 and was mainly used for launching Arcas and Nike rockets.

Located at -12.5, -76.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rocket launch sites, Buildings and structures in Peru

Pucusana

Pucusana is a town in Central Peru, capital of the district Pucusana in the province Lima.

Located at -12.4816, -76.7977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Lima Region