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Delve into Asuncion in Peru

Asuncion in the region of Cajamarca is a city in Peru - some 342 mi or ( 551 km ) North of Lima , the country's capital .

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Current time in Asuncion is now 01:50 AM (Friday) . 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: Tumbes, Trujillo, Siracat, Pucallpa, and Piura. While being here, make sure to check out Tumbes . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Asuncion ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Cajamarca District

Cajamarca District is one of twelve districts of the province Cajamarca in Peru.

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Located at -7.17 -78.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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Cajamarca

Cajamarca is located in the northern highlands of Peru and is the capital of the Cajamarca region. It is approximately 2,700 m (8,900 ft) above sea level and has a population of about 240,000 people. Cajamarca has an equatorial climate so it is mild, dry and sunny, which creates very fertile soil. The city is well known for its cheeses and dairy products. Cajamarca is also known for its churches, and hot springs, or Inca Baths. There are also several active mining sites in surrounding areas.

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Located at -7.16 -78.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Cajamarca Region, Cities in Peru, Populated places in the Cajamarca Region

Battle of Cajamarca

The Battle of Cajamarca was the ambush and capture of the Inca ruler Atahualpa by Francisco Pizarro and a small Spanish force on November 16, 1532. The "battle" involved the massacre of thousands of Atahualpa's unarmed entourage of nobles and attendants, in the great plaza of Cajamarca. The seizure of Atahualpa marked the opening stage of the conquest of the pre-Columbian Inca civilisation of Peru.

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Located at -7.16 -78.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: Battles involving Spain, Battles involving the Inca Empire, Conflicts in 1532, Spanish conquests in the Americas

Estadio Héroes de San Ramón

Estadio Héroes de San Ramón is a multi-use stadium in Cajamarca, Peru. It is currently used by football team Club Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca. The stadium seats 18,000 people. The origin of its name comes from the battle of San Pablo, where three students from San Ramón de Cajamarca School died for Perú, in the War of the Pacific. This stadium is undergoing improvements by the Peruvian Institute for Sport.

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Located at -7.16 -78.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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Ransom Room

The Ransom Room (El Cuarto del Rescate) is a small building located in Cajamarca, Peru. It is considered to be the place where the Inca Empire came to an end with the capture and eventual execution of the Inca Emperor Atahualpa.

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Located at -7.16 -78.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: 1532, History of Peru, Spanish colonization of the Americas