Huancas
Peru · AmazonasPE
Huancas is one of the 21 districts of Chachapoyas Province in the Amazonas Region of northern Peru. It is bounded to the north by Valera District, to the east by Sonche District, to the south by Chachapoyas District, and to the west by Luya District and Lámud District.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,258
- Coordinates
- -6.174, -77.865
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 2506 m
Overview of Huancas
Huancas is the kind of village you find in Amazonas, Peru. It counts about 1,258 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around adventure and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 2,506 metres.
Things to do in Huancas
Adventure in Huancas
(1)Our data lists Abseiling as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Huancas.
Nature in Huancas
(1)Nature lovers get Mountains. All of it is drawn from Huancas's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Huancas
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Huancas is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Amazonas and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Huancas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Huancas known for?
- Huancas, in Amazonas, Peru, is best known for adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,258 residents.
- What can you do in Huancas?
- Recorded activities in Huancas include Abseiling and Mountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Huancas?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Huancas located?
- Huancas is located in Amazonas, Peru. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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