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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Ancash, Peru · South America
Masin is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Huachis, 27km from Chavin de Huantar.
Masin is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Masin 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 Masin to your route.
Markahirka or Marka Hirka (Quechua marka village, Ancash Quechua hirka mountain, "village mountain", Hispanicized spellings Marca Jirca, Marcajirca) is an archaeological site with cave paintings and stone tombs (chullpa) on a mountain of the same name in Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, in theRead more
districts of Cajay and Masin. It is situated at a height of 3,580 metres (11,745 ft). Markahirka is also a good viewpoint with views into the Puchka valley (Puchca) and to the towns of Huari (Wari) and Huachis (Wachis).
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Masin is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.3657 latitude, -77.0967 longitude.
Masin has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.
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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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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