Huancayo - Wikipedia
WEBHuancayo (Spanish pronunciation: [waŋˈkaʝo]; in Wanka Quechua: Wankayu [wɐŋˈkæjuː], '(place) with a (sacred) rock') is the capital of the Junín Region and Huancayo Province, in the central highlands of Peru, in the Mantaro Valley and is crossed by the Shullcas, Chilca and Mantaro rivers.
Huancayo Travel Guide - How to Peru
WEBThe following travel guide is by Samantha Bangayan, who lived in Huancayo, Peru. If you’re looking to take your travels off the beaten path, head up to Huancayo for a taste of authentic Andean culture. Huancayo is a city filled with history and tradition, known for its crafts, trekking and ruins.
Huancayo travel - Lonely Planet | Peru, South America
WEBHuancayo. Peru, South America. The mega-metropolis of the central altiplano (Andean plateau), bustling Huancayo mixes its modern facade with a strong underlying sense of tradition.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Huancayo - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Huancayo, Peru: See Tripadvisor's 3,744 traveler reviews and photos of Huancayo tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Huancayo. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Huancayo | Andean City, Cultural Hub | Britannica
WEBHuancayo, city, central highlands of Peru. It lies at 10,659 feet (3,249 m) above sea level in a fertile basin drained by the Mantaro River. The settlement at Huancayo (from the Quechua word meaning “clan of the Huancas,” a powerful Indian people) was given the status of a city in 1823.
Huancayo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBHuancayo is the capital of the department of Junin in Southern Sierra region of Peru . Understand edit. The population is about 500,000, altitude 3300 m. Huancayo lies on the lower end of the broad Mantaro Valley. The surrounding mountains reach up to ~3,600 m. En route from Lima, the road ascends as high as ~4818 m.
Travel Guide To Huancayo, The Incomparable City - Tierras Vivas …
WEBJun 13, 2022 · Huancayo is a city full of history and tradition, known for its handicrafts, breathtaking trails through the mountains and impressive ruins. With more festivals than days in the year, you'll find something to do and see year-round.
What's Huancayo, Peru All About? | Visit Huancayo
WEBSep 19, 2022 · In the country of Peru, Huancayo is the 5th most populous city yet hosts very few international tourists, so the city continues to blend the traditional (preserved by the more rural farming towns surrounding Huancayo) and the modern (the bus from the capital city of Lima to Huancayo is only 8 hours long, after all).
Huancayo | Gateway to Mantaro Valley | Central Highlands | Junin ...
WEBThe political and commercial capital of the Department of Junin is Huancayo, located at 3,244 m (10,644 ft) above sea level. The snow-capped peak of Mt. Huaytapallana, Junin. Calling itself the ‘Incomparable City’ ( La Ciudad Incontrastable ), Huancayo is a sprawling conurbation, with some 400,000 inhabitants.
Huancayo - Wikiwand
WEBHuancayo is the cultural and commercial center of the whole central Peruvian Andes area. Huancayo Metropolitano is made up of seven districts that form the urban center of the Junín region. This region is considered central Peru's economic and social hub. Climate.
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