Cajamarca
in Provincia de Cajamarca of Cajamarca, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-7.164 and -78.500 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -7° 9' 49" and W -78° 30' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Sol - PEN
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:46 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 6:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
6.882 and 101.422 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ban Tha Phaeng
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Peru in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Peru.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Peru. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Cajamarca

Cajamarca in Provincia de Cajamarca (Cajamarca) with it's 135,000 habitants is a town located in Peru about 352 mi (or 566 km) north of Lima, the country's capital town.

Time in Cajamarca is now 04:46 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Cajamarca. The closest airport in Peru is Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Peru is Chan Chan Archaeological Zone in a distance of 58 mi (or 94 km), South-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Llacanora, San Juan, Chetilla, Encanada and Namora. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 30%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 51% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

18°C (65 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Las Chullpas Eco Lodge

Address
0,2 mi
Querocancha S/N
084 Urubamba
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


San Roque Lodge

Address
0,8 mi
Calle: Delfin Cerna 461
Cajamarca
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Tartar

Address
1,4 mi
Carretera a Otuzco Km. 3,5
Cajamarca
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ensenada Hotel y Campo

Address
1,6 mi
Fundo Los Sauces km 5
Banos del Inca
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Urubamba

Address
2,2 mi
Camino Real s/n
08660 Urubamba
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hospedaje El Cuarto del Rescate

Address
2,7 mi
El Capulí 165 / Mz D Lt 9
076 Banos del Inca
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Yuraq Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
Av. Atahualpa 661
Cajamarca
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Posada del Puruay

Address
0,7 mi
Carretera a Porcón Km 4.5
Cajamarca
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Residencia Apart

Address
1,1 mi
Av. Hoyos Rubio 1317
Cajamarca
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


WYNDHAM COSTA DEL SOL CAJAMARC

Address
1,3 mi
JR. CRUZ DE PIEDRA 707
00000 CAJAMARCA
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Nuevas Rutas Turísticas en Cajamarca

Published: January 05, 2013
Length: 35:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: César Bazán Velásquez

Video Turístico donde se da a conocer nuevos lugares turísticos en Cajamarca, como El Fundo El Chocho, Granja Porcón, circuito de downhill y Laguna de Sulluscocha, lo que rebela el potencial...


Carnaval Cajamarca 2009 Contrapunto pícaro - Subtitulado

Published: February 25, 2009
Length: 36:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Carlos Cerdán

http://cronicascajamarca.blogspot.com.


PROCESION DE LA VIRGEN DE LA ASUNCION CAJAMARCA HD

Published: June 04, 2014
Length: 53:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: el miron cajamarquez

ESTE VIDEO MUESTRA LA PROCESIÓN DE LA VIRGEN DE LA ASUNCIÓN CAJAMARCA PERÚ REALIZADA EN LA FIESTA PATRONAL DEL DISTRITO DEL AÑO 2012. EL PÁRROCO DE ...


Session Bmx Skatepark de Cajamarca. Ayllu Bmx - Cajamarca Marzo 2011

Published: March 09, 2011
Length: 45:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JoshRojasT

CAJAMARCA MARZO 2011 Session con Riders de Cajamarca, Trujillo y Lima en el skatepark de Cajamarca. Irvin Padilla (Lima) Dennis Loo (Lima) Kevin Ñg "Rata" (Trujillo) Claudio Rivero...


Extraccion del oro en Cajamarca

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 57:37 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: pendavis2002

En la época de los Incas, el oro se encontraba en lugares en que los que el preciado mineral estaba en enormes filones superficiales, prácticamente a la vista de los que lo buscaban, o se...


A Latigazos castigan a delincuentes en Cajamarca

Published: December 04, 2013
Length: 59:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: arom620

Las rondas vecinales en Cajamarca una vez más hacen justicia con sus propias manos una banda de delincuentes que horas antes robaron un vehículo fueron sorprendidos y esto fue los que les...


Carnaval Cajamarca 2013 Patrullas y Comparsas Edición tardía

Published: April 04, 2013
Length: 45:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: el miron cajamarquez

imagenes del desfile de patrullas y comparsas que van a ver la luz un poco tarde, que siempre es mejor que nunca, mi saludo al Barrio San Sheva, y a mis amigos LIto, y Chachi que todos los...


Posada del Puruay - Cajamarca

Published: July 04, 2013
Length: 02:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Notiviajeros

Visita de Notiviajeros.com al Hotel Hacienda Posada del Puruay en Cajamarca.


Ariana TV Carnaval 2013 en Cajamarca

Published: February 13, 2013
Length: 51:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Teodocio Benites Sánchez

El carnaval en Cajamarca es celebrada durante el mes de febrero/marzo según sea la fecha, con participación casi masiva de los pobladores del campo y la ciudad en la que juegan con agua....


CHASKA - SWEET LOVER - AYATAKI METAL FEST en Cajamarca

Published: November 04, 2010
Length: 55:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Josué Morales

La banda Chaska de Perú interpreta Sweet Lover en el AYATAKI METAL FEST 2010 en Cajamarca - Perú.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

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 -7.16444, -78.5106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in the Cajamarca Region, Cajamarca Region, Cities in Peru

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.

Located at -7.15778, -78.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1532, History of Peru, Spanish colonization of the Americas

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 -7.16444, -78.5106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Spanish conquests in the Americas, Battles involving the Inca Empire, Battles involving Spain, Conflicts in 1532

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 -7.13917, -78.4892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Peru

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 -7.16167, -78.5108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Peru

Cajamarca Province

Cajamarca Province is a province of the Cajamarca Region in Peru.

Located at -7.15694, -78.5175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Cajamarca District

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

Located at -7.16667, -78.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Qajamarka, Горад Кахамарка, Кахамарка, Cajamarca, Kaŝamarko, کاخامارکا, CJA, カハマルカ, კახამარკა, 카하마르카, Caxamarca, Kachamarka, Qashamarka, Kashamarka, กาฮามาร์กา, 卡哈馬卡