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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Huánuco Department, Peru · South America
Punchao sits on the route: 5 minutes from Miraflores, 42km from Chavin de Huantar.
Punchao is a town located in Huánuco Department, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Punchao 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 Punchao to your route.
Punchao or Punchaw (Quechua for "day") is one of eleven districts of the province Huamalíes in Peru.
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Punchao is located in Huánuco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.4622 latitude, -76.8195 longitude.
Punchao 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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