Canta
Peru · LimaPE
Place in Lima, Peru
Canta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,385, it is also the capital of Canta District. It is frequently visited by tourists from Lima because of its quietness and the beauty of its natural landscapes. The town's altitude is 2,819 m above sea level.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,646
- Coordinates
- -11.467, -76.624
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 2867 m
Overview of Canta
Travellers heading to Lima, Peru will find Canta, a tiny locality. Its resident count stands at approximately 1,646. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: culture and sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 2,867 metres.
Things to do in Canta
Culture in Canta
(2)For culture, expect Castles and Mosques. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Canta's own activity tags.
Sports in Canta
(1)On the sports side, Canta offers Skateboard. Everything listed here comes from what Canta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Canta are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Lima. Time zone: America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Canta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Canta known for?
- Canta, in Lima, Peru, is best known for culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,646 residents.
- What can you do in Canta?
- Recorded activities in Canta include Castles, Mosques and Skateboard. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Canta located?
- Canta is located in Lima, Peru. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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