Explore Santo Tomas in Peru
Santo Tomas in the region of Amazonas is a place in Peru - some 382 mi or ( 616 km ) North of Lima , the country's capital city .
Time in Santo Tomas is now 05:16 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Machala, Tumbes, Trujillo, Tambo, and San Francisco de Yeso. Since you are here already, consider visiting Machala . Where to go and what to see in Santo Tomas ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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
Levanto District
For the Italian "comune", see Levanto, Liguria Levanto is a district of the province of Chachapoyas.
Located at -6.63 -77.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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 12 km away
San Cristóbal District, Luya
San Cristóbal is a district of the Luya Province, Peru. San Cristóbal offers several attractive places for tourists, such as ruins of the Chachapoya culture and beautiful waterfalls. The management holidays of the capital Bribe is celebrated in the holiday of St Christopher, on September 19. As typical meals there are Chochoca and the stew known as Caransho, among others.
Located at -6.65 -77.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
San Francisco del Yeso District
San Francisco del Yeso is a district of Luya Province, Peru. One of its best-known attractions are the ruins of Chachapoya. The region is famous for its plaster mines and crafts. Its official holiday is on September 23, but religious festivities take place from September 23-27. Special foods consumed during these celebrations are the Locro and Cuy.
Located at -6.62 -77.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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