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Santiago de Chilcas

Ancash, Peru · South America

About Santiago de Chilcas

Santiago de Chilcas sits on the route: 10 minutes from Acas, 54km from Caral.

Santiago de Chilcas is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 350, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Santiago de Chilcas 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 Santiago de Chilcas to your route.

About Santiago de Chilcas

Yanaque - Quilcamarca (possibly from Ancash Quechua yanaqi friend, Quechua qillqa writing (the act and art of writing), marka village,) is an archaeological site in Peru. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Ocros Province, Acas District, at a height of about 3,820 metres (12,533 ft). Yanaque - Quilcamarca are the

Read more names of two villages which were situated on the mountain Yanaque and a neighboring mountain, legendary places which share the same history. The ruins contain rectangular, semi-circular and quadrangular structures of stone and tombs.

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Where is Santiago de Chilcas located?

Santiago de Chilcas is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -10.4386 latitude, -77.3659 longitude.

What is the population of Santiago de Chilcas?

Santiago de Chilcas has a population of approximately 350 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
350
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Ancash
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-10.4386, -77.3659

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 Santiago de Chilcas

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Caral

The oldest known city in the Americas, roughly 5,000 years old and contemporary with Egypt's pyramids, with six earthen platform mounds and sunken circular plazas in the Supe valley.

54 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santiago de Chilcas.

Acas

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km awayPop. 449

Ocros

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km awayPop. 840

Huanchay

🇵🇪 Peru

12 km awayPop. 64

Congas

🇵🇪 Peru

14 km awayPop. 607

Aco

🇵🇪 Peru

15 km awayPop. 418

Copa

🇵🇪 Peru

15 km awayPop. 491

Raján

🇵🇪 Peru

17 km awayPop. 449

Llipa

🇵🇪 Peru

19 km awayPop. 627

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