Delve into Paracra in Peru
Paracra in the region of Arequipa is a city in Peru - some 442 mi or ( 711 km ) South-East of Lima , the country's capital .
Current time in Paracra is now 08:46 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Arica, La Paz, Llapayanahuara, Tacna, and Puno. While being here, make sure to check out Arica . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Paracra ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Chivay obsidian source
The Chivay obsidian source (71.5355° S, 15.6423° W, 4972 masl) is the geological origin of a chemical group of obsidian that is found throughout the south-central Andean highlands including southern Peru and western Bolivia.
Located at -15.64 -71.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Chivay
Chivay is a town in the Colca valley, capital of the Caylloma province in the Arequipa region, Peru. Located at about 12,000 ft above sea level, it lies upstream of the renowned Colca Canyon. It has a central town square and an active market. Ten km to the east, and 1,500 metres above the town of Chivay lies the Chivay obsidian source. Thermal springs are located 3 km from town, a number of heated pools have been constructed.
Located at -15.63 -71.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Caylloma Province
Caylloma Province is the largest of eight provinces in the Arequipa Region of Peru.
Located at -15.64 -71.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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