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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Ancash, Peru · South America
Huántar is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Marcos, 60km from Huascarán National Park.
Huántar is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 859, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Huántar 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 Huántar to your route.
Huantar District is one of sixteen districts of the Huari Province in Peru.
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Huántar is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.4519 latitude, -77.1752 longitude.
Huántar has a population of approximately 859 people, making it a town in Peru.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
national park
UNESCO park protecting the Cordillera Blanca, including the 6,768-metre Huascarán, entered on roads from Huaraz.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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