ancient ruins
Chavin de Huantar
A 3,000-year-old temple complex in the Cordillera Blanca with a labyrinth of stone galleries leading to the Lanzon, a 4.5 m carved granite deity still standing where it was placed.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Ancash, Peru · South America
Aija sits on the route: 10 minutes from La Merced, 52km from Chavin de Huantar.
Aija is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 843, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Aija sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aija to your route.
Aija is one of 20 provinces of the Ancash Region in Peru.
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Aija is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.7810 latitude, -77.6097 longitude.
Aija has a population of approximately 843 people, making it a town in Peru.
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ancient ruins
A 3,000-year-old temple complex in the Cordillera Blanca with a labyrinth of stone galleries leading to the Lanzon, a 4.5 m carved granite deity still standing where it was placed.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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