Maca
Peru · ArequipaPE
Plant species native to South America
Lepidium meyenii, known as maca or Peruvian ginseng, is an edible herbaceous biennial plant of the family Brassicaceae that is native to South America in the high Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It was rediscovered for commercial purposes at the Meseta de Bombón plateau close to Lake Junin in the late 1980s. It is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl that is fused with a taproot, which is typically dried but may also be freshly cooked as a root vegetable. As a cash crop, it is primarily exported as a powder that may be raw or processed further as a gelatinized starch or as an extract. If dried, it may be processed into a flour for baking or as a dietary supplement.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -15.642, -71.769
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 3262 m
Overview of Maca
Maca is a destination in Arequipa, Peru. Our data highlights culture, nature and shopping above everything else. It sits at about 3,262 m above sea level. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Maca
Culture in Maca
(2)On the culture side, Maca offers Cathedrals and Churches. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Maca. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Maca
(1)Under nature, Maca is tagged with Countryside. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Maca's own activity tags.
Shopping in Maca
(1)The shopping shortlist for Maca: Food. All of it is drawn from Maca's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Maca
(1)Wellness in Maca covers Hammam. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Maca's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Maca
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Arequipa first, then drive or cycle into Maca. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Maca that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maca known for?
- Maca is mainly a destination for culture, nature and shopping, set in Arequipa, Peru.
- What can you do in Maca?
- You can plan around Cathedrals, Churches, Countryside, Food and Hammam in Maca. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Maca?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Maca located?
- Administratively, Maca sits in Arequipa, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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