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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Lima region, Peru · South America
Matucana sits on the route: 10 minutes from Surco, 36km from Ticlio Pass (Abra Anticona).
Matucana is a town located in Lima region, Peru. With a population of 4,517, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Matucana 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 Matucana to your route.
Matucana is a town in Central Peru, capital of the Matucana District located in the Huarochirí Province, in the Department of Lima. It's located to the east of Lima at 2,378 m (7,802 ft) above sea level, along the Central Highway (Spanish: Carretera Central) at km 74.
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Matucana is located in Lima region, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -11.8500 latitude, -76.4000 longitude.
Matucana has a population of approximately 4,517 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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