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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Ancash, Peru · South America
Uco sits on the route: 10 minutes from Paucas, 53km from Chavin de Huantar.
Uco is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 833, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Uco 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 Uco to your route.
Uco District is one of sixteen districts of the Huari Province in Peru.
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Uco is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -9.1883 latitude, -76.9285 longitude.
Uco has a population of approximately 833 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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