Explore Tuncapuquio in Peru
Tuncapuquio in the region of Arequipa is a town in Peru - some 453 mi or ( 729 km ) South-East of Lima , the country's capital city .
Current time in Tuncapuquio is now 10:04 AM (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: Arica, La Paz, Llapayanahuara, Puno, and Hacienda Pulpera. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Arica . Where to go and what to see in Tuncapuquio ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 13 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 20 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 20 km away
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