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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Huánuco Department, Peru · South America
Tantamayo sits on the route: 10 minutes from Chavin de Pariarca, 55km from Chavin de Huantar.
Tantamayo is a town located in Huánuco Department, Peru. With a population of 319, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Tantamayo 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 Tantamayo to your route.
Tantamayo (from Quechua Tanta Mayu) is one of eleven districts of the Huamalíes Province in Peru.
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Tantamayo is located in Huánuco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.3924 latitude, -76.7200 longitude.
Tantamayo has a population of approximately 319 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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