Paca
Peru · Jun�nPE
Genus of rodents
A paca is a member of the genus Cuniculus of ground-dwelling, herbivorous rodents in South and Central America. It is the only genus in the family Cuniculidae. Pacas are large rodents with dots and stripes on their sides, short ears, and barely visible tails. Pacas are eaten by people in Belize, where they are known as "gibnut" and, having been served to Queen Elizabeth II, "the royal rat". In the Amazon basin they are known as "majás". In Guyanese English, it is known as labba from Arawak. In Trinidad they are known as lappe and are highly prized as game animals; the cooked meat being considered quite a delicacy among wildmeat enthusiasts.
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- -11.715, -75.516
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 3390 m
Overview of Paca
Set in Jun�n, Peru, Paca is a destination. What stands out most: sports and wellness. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 3,390 metres.
Things to do in Paca
Sports in Paca
(2)On the sports side, Paca offers Running and Trail Running. Everything listed here comes from what Paca is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Paca
(1)The wellness shortlist for Paca: Farms. All of it is drawn from Paca's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Paca are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Jun�n. Time zone: America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Paca that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paca known for?
- Paca, in Jun�n, Peru, is best known for sports and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Paca?
- Recorded activities in Paca include Running, Trail Running and Farms. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Paca located?
- Paca is located in Jun�n, Peru. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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