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Canta

Lima region, Peru · South America

About Canta

Canta sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Buenaventura, 49km from Ticlio Pass (Abra Anticona).

Canta is a town located in Lima region, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Canta 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 Canta to your route.

About Canta

Canta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,385 (2017 census), it is also the capital of Canta District. It is frequently visited by tourists from Lima because of its quietness and the beauty of its

Read more natural landscapes. The town's altitude is 2,819 m above sea level.

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Where is Canta located?

Canta is located in Lima region, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -11.4672 latitude, -76.6242 longitude.

What is the population of Canta?

Canta has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Lima region
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-11.4672, -76.6242

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Canta

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Ticlio Pass (Abra Anticona)

At 4,818 m, the crest of Peru's Carretera Central and one of the highest paved road passes on Earth, linking Lima to the mining highlands of Junín.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Canta

  • 49 kmTiclio Pass (Abra Anticona)At 4,818 m, the crest of Peru's Carretera Central and one of the highest paved road passes on Earth, linking Lima to the mining highlands of Junín.
  • 69 kmSerpentín de PasamayoNotorious 22 km stretch of the Panamericana Norte snaking along sheer sand cliffs above the Pacific between Ancón and Chancay, often wrapped in coastal fog.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Canta.

San Buenaventura

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km awayPop. 134

Huaros

🇵🇪 Peru

9 km awayPop. 341

Lachaqui

🇵🇪 Peru

10 km awayPop. 766

Huamantanga

🇵🇪 Peru

14 km awayPop. 595

Arahuay

🇵🇪 Peru

18 km awayPop. 356

Sumbilca

🇵🇪 Peru

22 km awayPop. 442

Laraos

🇵🇪 Peru

24 km away

Carampoma

🇵🇪 Peru

25 km away

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