Explore Nuevo Progreso in Peru
Nuevo Progreso in the region of Amazonas is a town in Peru - some 391 mi or ( 629 km ) North of Lima , the country's capital city .
Current time in Nuevo Progreso is now 08:25 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tumbes, Trujillo, Tingo, Tambo, and Suta. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tumbes . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Nuevo Progreso ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Cajamarca, Amazonas, & Lambayeque Perú, August 2006 Part 2
Part Two of our Peruvian adventure starts on a horseback journey winding high above the town of Leymebamba, en route to hilltop Chachapoya ruins. The word Chachapoya is a Quechua word meaning 'Cloud P ..
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Interesting facts about this location
La Jalca (Peru)
La Jalca was the first Spanish foundation of the region; therefore, the first head office of the current city of Chachapoyas was established there. There in 1538, he took the name of Saint John of the Border of the Chachapoyas, in honor to his holy boss. Also of this epoch they date the famous juanes, typical plate of the forest prepared and invented for the festivity and that, in contrast to the current juanes iquiteños were prepared with yucca.
Located at -6.48 -77.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
San Juan de Lopecancha District
San Juan de Lopecancha is a district of Luya Province in Peru. One of its major points of interest are the ruins of Chachapoya. San Juan de Lopecancha borders at the north with the Tingo District; at the East with Magdalena District, Chachapoyas and La Jalca District, Chachapoyas; at the South with the Santo Tomás District, Luya; and at the west with María District.
Located at -6.45 -77.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Longuita District
Longuita is a district of the province of Luya. Longuita is located in the high mountain. Longuita offers several attractive places for tourists as ruins of the culture Chachapoya. To come to Longuita a car takes in the city of Chachapoyas. The management holidays of the capital Longuita are celebrated from October 4 until October 10, the holidays of San Miguel and San Francisco.
Located at -6.42 -77.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Magdalena District, Chachapoyas
Magdalena is a district of the province of Chachapoyas.
Located at -6.35 -77.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Kuelap
The fortress of Kuelap or Cuélap (Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú), associated with the Chachapoyas culture, consists of massive exterior stone walls containing more than four hundred buildings. The structure, situated on a ridge overlooking the Utcubamba Valley in northern Peru, is roughly 600 meters in length and 110 meters in width. It could have been built to defend against the Huari or other hostile peoples. However, evidence of these hostile groups at the site is minimal.
Located at -6.42 -77.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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