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Tomas

Lima region, Peru · South America

About Tomas

Tomas sits on the route: 10 minutes from Alis.

Tomas is a town located in Lima region, Peru. With a population of 358, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Tomas 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 Tomas to your route.

About Tomas

Tomas District is one of thirty-three districts of the Yauyos Province in Peru. The district of Tomas was official founded on October 16, 1933. Placed just above the Canyon of Uchco and surrounded by three majestic mountains (Tunshupalpa, Uman Huarco and La Libertad) Tomas is one of the highest districts within the

Read more province of Yauyos. It is located on the border of the Junin department and is within the boundaries of the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos Cochas). The community of Tomas has about 600 alpacas, a herd of 30 vicugnas, among other Andean Camelids. Although difficult to get to, the community of Tomas offers a hotel and in-home hospitality services, three in home restaurants, and a variety of tourist sites to visit. Some of the tourist highlights include the Caida de Angel (Angel Falls), the Camino de Ayacoto (Ayacoto trail) which is a 2-3 hour route that passes through 2 sets of pre-Inca ruins, visiting the Unidad de Produccion de Alpacas Contadera (Andean Alpaca Farm), and hikes up the Sinwa River with the locals. If you can handle the altitude (about 11,500 feet above sea level) and are up for visiting real, untouched rural Peru, the visit is well worth the effort.

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Where is Tomas located?

Tomas is located in Lima region, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -12.2386 latitude, -75.7453 longitude.

What is the population of Tomas?

Tomas has a population of approximately 358 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
358
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Lima region
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-12.2386, -75.7453

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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South AmericaPeruLima regionTown

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Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

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🇵🇪 Peru

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13 km awayPop. 530

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🇵🇪 Peru

18 km awayPop. 233

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🇵🇪 Peru

25 km awayPop. 549

San José de Quero

🇵🇪 Peru

28 km awayPop. 383

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