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Moro

Ancash, Peru · South America

About Moro

Moro sits on the route: 30 minutes from Jimbe, 49km from Cañón del Pato Road.

Moro is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Moro 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 Moro to your route.

About Moro

Moro District is one of nine districts of the Santa Province in Peru (not to be confused with the Moro District in the Riau Islands Province of Indonesia). It covers an area of 356.9 km2 and had a population of 8,311 at the 2017 Census; the projected population in mid 2022 was 8,791.

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Where is Moro located?

Moro is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.1389 latitude, -78.1819 longitude.

What is the population of Moro?

Moro has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Ancash
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-9.1389, -78.1819

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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South AmericaPeruAncashTown

Worth the detour from Moro

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Cañón del Pato Road

White-knuckle canyon road through the Duck Canyon gorge, squeezing between the Cordilleras Blanca and Negra via some 35 hand-cut single-lane tunnels above the Río Santa.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Laguna Paron

The largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca at 4,185 m, a hard turquoise pool beneath the pyramid of Artesonraju. Reached by a steep 32 km unpaved road from Caraz.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Moro

  • 49 kmCañón del Pato RoadWhite-knuckle canyon road through the Duck Canyon gorge, squeezing between the Cordilleras Blanca and Negra via some 35 hand-cut single-lane tunnels above the Río Santa.
  • 59 kmLaguna ParonThe largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca at 4,185 m, a hard turquoise pool beneath the pyramid of Artesonraju. Reached by a steep 32 km unpaved road from Caraz.
  • 61 kmCañón del PatoNarrow Ancash gorge where the road follows the Santa River through roughly 35 single-lane rock tunnels.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Moro.

Jimbe

🇵🇪 Peru

15 km away

Nepeña

🇵🇪 Peru

20 km away

Pamparomas

🇵🇪 Peru

23 km awayPop. 411

Quillo

🇵🇪 Peru

26 km awayPop. 596

Buena Vista Alta

🇵🇪 Peru

33 km away

Buenos Aires

🇵🇪 Peru

35 km away

Samanco

🇵🇪 Peru

37 km away

Huata

🇵🇪 Peru

38 km awayPop. 228

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