Huancavelica
Peru · HuancavelicaPE
City in Peru
Huancavelica or Wankawillka in Quechua is a city in Peru. It is the capital of the department of Huancavelica and according to the 2017 census had a population of 49,570 people. The city was established on August 5, 1572 by the Viceroy of Peru Francisco de Toledo. Indigenous peoples represent a major percentage of the population. It has an approximate altitude of 3,676 meters; the climate is cold and dry between the months of February and August with a rainy season between September and January. It is considered one of the poorest cities in Peru.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 49,570
- Coordinates
- -12.783, -74.973
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 3676 m
Overview of Huancavelica
Huancavelica is a low-key town in Huancavelica, Peru. With 49,570 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 3,676 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nightlife, sports and culture to fill most of your time. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Huancavelica
Nightlife in Huancavelica
(2)On the nightlife side, Huancavelica offers Clubs and Music. All of it is drawn from Huancavelica's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Huancavelica
(2)Looking for sports? Huancavelica has Hiking Trails and Slopes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Huancavelica's own activity tags.
Culture in Huancavelica
(1)Culture lovers get Towers. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Huancavelica. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Huancavelica
(1)Our data lists Caves as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Huancavelica's own activity tags.
Wellness in Huancavelica
(1)Wellness in Huancavelica covers Farms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Huancavelica's own activity tags.
More to do in Huancavelica
(1)Under other activities, Huancavelica is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Huancavelica's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Huancavelica
Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Huancavelica first, then drive or cycle into Huancavelica. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Huancavelica that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Huancavelica known for?
- Huancavelica is mainly a destination for nightlife, sports and culture, set in Huancavelica, Peru with around 49,570 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Huancavelica?
- You can plan around Clubs, Music, Hiking Trails, Slopes and Towers in Huancavelica. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Huancavelica?
- Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Huancavelica located?
- Administratively, Huancavelica sits in Huancavelica, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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