Discover Palcunga in Peru
Palcunga in the region of Amazonas is a town located in Peru - some 385 mi or ( 620 km ) North of Lima , the country's capital .
Local time in Palcunga is now 08:29 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tumbes, Trujillo, Tingo, Tambo, and San Pedro. When in this area, you might want to check out Tumbes . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Palcunga ? 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 9 km away
Santo Tomás District, Luya
Santo Tomás is one of 23 districts of the province of Luya in the Amazonas region of Peru. Santo Tomás is located in the mountains and can have a severe climate. The Saint Tomás region has beautiful cataracts and several ruins of the Chachapoya culture. The district was created at the time of independence and has an estimated population greater than 4,000 inhabitants. Its capital is the town of Santo Tomás. The annual feast of the patron saint is held in the capital on December 21.
Located at -6.60 -77.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
La Jalca District
La Jalca is a district of the Chachapoyas Province in the Amazonas Region, Peru. Its capital is La Jalca, also known as Jalca, Jalca Grande or La Jalca Grande. It was the first Spanish foundation of the region. The current city of Chachapoyas was established here. Founded in 1538 as San Juan de la Frontera de los Chachapoyas ("Saint John of the Frontier of the Chachapoyas") Chachapoyas was later moved to its present location.
Located at -6.48 -77.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
San Francisco de Daguas District
San Francisco de Daguas is a district of the province of Chachapoyas. The district of SAN FRANCISCO OF DAGUAS finds located in the province of Chachapoyas Departamento of the Amazon his soils they present an eventful topography. The capital Distrital is located to an altitude of 2,500 m.s.n.m. According to the census carried out in the year 1,993 and his projection.
Located at -6.62 -77.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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