Cajamarca Department, Peru · South America
Cajamarca sits on the route: 5 minutes from Los Baños del Inca.
Cajamarca is a city located in Cajamarca Department, Peru. With a population of 201,329, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Cajamarca 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 Cajamarca to your route.
Cajamarca (Spanish pronunciation: [kaxaˈmaɾka]), also known by the Quechua name, Kashamarka, is the capital and largest city of the Cajamarca Region as well as an important cultural and commercial center in the northern Andes. It is located in the northern highlands of Peru at approximately 2,750 m (8,900 ft) aboveRead more
sea level in the valley of the Mashcon river. Cajamarca had an estimated population of about 226,031 inhabitants in 2015, making it the 13th largest city in Peru.
Cajamarca has a mild highland climate, and the area has very fertile soil. The city is well known for its dairy products and mining activity in the surroundings.
Among its tourist attractions, Cajamarca has numerous examples of Spanish colonial religious architecture, beautiful landscapes, pre-Hispanic archeological sites and hot springs at the nearby town of Baños del Inca (Baths of the Inca). The history of the city is highlighted by the Battle of Cajamarca, which marked the defeat of the Inca Empire by Spanish invaders as the Incan emperor Atahualpa was captured and executed here.
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Cajamarca is located in Cajamarca Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -7.1638 latitude, -78.5003 longitude.
Cajamarca has a population of approximately 201,329 people, making it a city in Peru.
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