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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Junin, Peru · South America
Chacapalpa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Canchayllo, 50km from Ticlio Pass (Abra Anticona).
Chacapalpa is a town located in Junin, Peru. With a population of 376, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Chacapalpa 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 Chacapalpa to your route.
Waqraqucha (Quechua waqra horn, qucha lake, "horn lake", also spelled Huacracocha) is a mountain in the Cordillera Central in the Andes of Peru at a small lake of that name which reaches a height of approximately 4,400 metres (14,436 ft). It is located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, on the border of theRead more
districts of Curicaca and Pomacancha, and in the Yauli Province, Chacapalpa District.
The lake named Waqraqucha lies southeast of the peak in the Curicaca District at 11°43′19″S 75°41′46″W.
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Chacapalpa is located in Junin, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -11.7332 latitude, -75.7557 longitude.
Chacapalpa has a population of approximately 376 people, making it a town in Peru.
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mountain pass
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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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