Hu�nuco
Peru · Regi�n de Hu�nucoPE
Place in Peru
Huánuco is a city in central Peru. It had a population of 196,627 as of 2017 and in 2015 it had a population of 175,068. It is the capital of the Huánuco Region and the Huánuco District. It is the seat of the diocese of Huánuco. The metropolitan city of Huanuco is 170,000 hab. It has three districts, Huanuco (head), Amarilis, and Pillco Marca. In this city, the Higueras river meets the Huallaga river, one of the largest rivers in the country.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 148,665
- Coordinates
- -9.931, -76.242
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 1880 m
Overview of Hu�nuco
Travellers heading to Regi�n de Hu�nuco, Peru will find Hu�nuco, a compact city. It counts about 148,665 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, nature and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,880 metres.
Things to do in Hu�nuco
Culture in Hu�nuco
(2)Our data lists Cathedrals and Cemeteries as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Hu�nuco's own activity tags.
Nature in Hu�nuco
(2)On the nature side, Hu�nuco offers Caves and Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what Hu�nuco is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Hu�nuco
(2)Looking for nightlife? Hu�nuco has Clubs and Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hu�nuco.
Sports in Hu�nuco
(1)The sports shortlist for Hu�nuco: Hiking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Hu�nuco is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Hu�nuco
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Hu�nuco stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Hu�nuco, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Hu�nuco that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hu�nuco known for?
- Hu�nuco, in Regi�n de Hu�nuco, Peru, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 148,665 residents.
- What can you do in Hu�nuco?
- Recorded activities in Hu�nuco include Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Caves, Rivers and Clubs. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Hu�nuco?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Hu�nuco stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Hu�nuco located?
- Hu�nuco is located in Regi�n de Hu�nuco, Peru. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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