Chanquillo
Peru · AncashPE
Archaeological site in Peru
Chankillo is an ancient monumental complex in the Peruvian coastal desert, found in the Casma-Sechin basin in the Áncash Department of Peru. The ruins include the hilltop Chankillo fort, the nearby Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas. The Thirteen Towers have been interpreted as an astronomical observatory built in the third century BC. The culture that produced Chankillo is called the Casma/Sechin culture or the Sechin Complex. The site was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in July 2021.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -9.542, -78.226
- Timezone
- America/Lima
Overview of Chanquillo
Chanquillo is a place in Ancash, Peru. Our data highlights nature above everything else. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Chanquillo
Nature in Chanquillo
(1)Under nature, Chanquillo is tagged with Caves. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Chanquillo.
Getting there & around
Access Chanquillo through a larger town in Ancash; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Chanquillo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chanquillo known for?
- Chanquillo is mainly a destination for nature, set in Ancash, Peru.
- What can you do in Chanquillo?
- You can plan around Caves in Chanquillo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Chanquillo located?
- Administratively, Chanquillo sits in Ancash, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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