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Huarancante

Arequipa, Peru · South America

About Huarancante

Huarancante sits on the route: 25 minutes from Jatun Orcochiri, 49km from Colca Canyon.

Huarancante is a town located in Arequipa, Peru. With a population of 4,638, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Huarancante 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 Huarancante to your route.

About Huarancante

Huarancante (possibly from Aymara) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,426 metres (17,802 ft) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, on the border of the districts Callalli, Chivay and Yanque, southeast of Chivay. Huarancante lies southwest of the mountain Jello Jello.

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Where is Huarancante located?

Huarancante is located in Arequipa, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -15.7680 latitude, -71.4595 longitude.

What is the population of Huarancante?

Huarancante has a population of approximately 4,638 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
4,638
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Arequipa
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-15.7680, -71.4595

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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South AmericaPeruArequipaTown

Worth the detour from Huarancante

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Colca Canyon

One of the deepest canyons in the world, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, and the best place to see Andean condors soaring on thermal currents.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mirador Cruz del Condor

The Colca Canyon viewpoint where Andean condors ride the morning thermals up from 1,200 m below, often passing within metres of the parapet. Best between about 8 and 10 am.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

El Misti

5,822-metre stratovolcano overlooking Arequipa, a constant landmark on the Panamericana and Colca approach roads.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Huarancante

  • 51 kmMirador Cruz del CondorThe Colca Canyon viewpoint where Andean condors ride the morning thermals up from 1,200 m below, often passing within metres of the parapet. Best between about 8 and 10 am.
  • 59 kmEl Misti5,822-metre stratovolcano overlooking Arequipa, a constant landmark on the Panamericana and Colca approach roads.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Huarancante.

Jatun Orcochiri

🇵🇪 Peru

12 km awayPop. 4,358

Chivay

🇵🇪 Peru

21 km awayPop. 4,543

Llongasora

🇵🇪 Peru

22 km awayPop. 4,753

Pucara

🇵🇪 Peru

24 km awayPop. 4,335

Yanque

🇵🇪 Peru

25 km away

Coporaque

🇵🇪 Peru

25 km away

Ichupampa

🇵🇪 Peru

28 km awayPop. 710

Tuti

🇵🇪 Peru

28 km awayPop. 747

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