Delve into Quinuayoc in Peru
Quinuayoc in the region of Cajamarca is a city in Peru - some 358 mi or ( 577 km ) North of Lima , the country's capital .
Current time in Quinuayoc is now 06:40 AM (Sunday) . 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: Machala, Tumbes, Trujillo, Sorochuco, and Sinsin. While being here, make sure to check out Machala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Quinuayoc ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Yanacocha
Yanacocha is a gold mine in northern Peru, considered to be the second largest gold mine in the world, producing over US$7 billion worth of gold to date. The 251-square kilometer open pit mine is situated about 30 kilometers (14 km straight line) north of Cajamarca, in high pampa, straddling the watershed.
Located at -6.98 -78.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport, known in Spanish as Aeropuerto Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias (with Mayor General often abbreviated as My. Gral. ), is an airport serving Cajamarca, Peru. It is run by CORPAC S.A. (Corporación Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviación Comercial S.A. ), a government-run organization that oversees the management of Peruvian airports.
Located at -7.14 -78.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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.
Located at -7.16 -78.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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.
Located at -7.16 -78.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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.
Located at -7.16 -78.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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