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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Ancash, Peru · South America
San Marcos is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Huántar, 8km from Chavin de Huantar.
San Marcos is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, San Marcos 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 San Marcos to your route.
Waman Wayi (Quechua waman falcon, Ancash Quechua wayi house, "falcon house", also spelled Huamanhuay) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,400 m (14,436 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, San Marcos District.
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San Marcos is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.5249 latitude, -77.1568 longitude.
San Marcos 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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