Pucacruz
in Provincia de Chachapoyas of Amazonas, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-6.246 and -77.879 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -6° 14' 46" and W -77° 52' 46"
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: 12:32 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 6:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
6.250 and 102.100 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kampung Kuala Tabal
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Discover Pucacruz

Pucacruz in Provincia de Chachapoyas (Amazonas) is a place in Peru about 405 mi (or 651 km) north of Lima, the country's capital city.

Current time in Pucacruz is now 12:32 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Pucacruz. The closest airport in Peru is Chachapoyas Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 6 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 Río Abiseo National Park in a distance of 78 mi (or 125 km), East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chachapoyas, Levanto, Huancas, Inguilpata and Lonya Chico. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

20°C (67 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

20°C (67 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, calm, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Meflo Chachapoyas

Address
1,4 mi
Jr. Salamanca 1176
Chachapoyas
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 00:30 - Checkin: 01:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Vilaya

Address
1,4 mi
Jirón Ayacucho 734,
Chachapoyas
Peru

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Alrededores de Chacha: Huancas y Levanto Jp1008's photos around Chachapoyas, Peru (travel pics)

Published: December 02, 2010
Length: 44:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Mercado Leymebamba - Ruta a Lago Pomacochas Jp1008's photos around Chachapoyas, Peru (vacation)

Published: December 17, 2010
Length: 54:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Chachapoyas - Kuélap (Perú).wmv

Published: January 01, 2011
Length: 30:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: frel7

Canción: Sweet child o'mine (instrumental) / Intérprete: Michael Shulman.


Abra Patricia y escape a Tarapoto Jp1008's photos around Chachapoyas, Peru (abra patricia peru)

Published: November 15, 2010
Length: 05:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Jp1008's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jp1008/1/1217941020/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the...


Por el Utcubamba hasta Leymebamba Jp1008's photos around Chachapoyas, Peru (leymebamba peru)

Published: November 17, 2010
Length: 39:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Sólo Tú - ILLAREK

Published: June 26, 2012
Length: 21:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TheMarcos0304

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Chachapoyas Perú, flight with Tans F28

Published: June 11, 2011
Length: 41:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CirrusProductions

Flight from Lima via Chiclayo to Chachapoyas with TANS (Transporte Aero Nautical de la Selva) Fokker F28. In the heart of the northern Peruvian Andes, with a breathtaking landing on the mountain...


Znq2 - II Festival de Rock Chachapoyas

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 18:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JeanPierre Ramirez

II Festival de Rock Plazuela de la Independencia (Burgos) - Chachapoyas, Amazonas - Peru.


Pacasmayo a Chachapoyas 450 km Jp1008's photos around Chachapoyas, Peru (pacasmayo - olmos)

Published: December 18, 2010
Length: 22:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Chachapoyas - Pueblo de los Muertos y Karajía (Perú).wmv

Published: January 01, 2011
Length: 05:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: frel7

Canción: Otra vida / Intérprete: La Sarita.


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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.

Chachapoyas, Peru

Chachapoyas is a city in northern Peru at an elevation of 2,235 meters (7,657 ft). The city has a population of approximately 20,279 people. Situated in the mountains far from the Peruvian coast, Chachapoyas remains fairly isolated from other regions of Peru. There is daily service by bus to Chiclayo and Cajamarca. The bus from Chiclayo is an overnight bus but to Cajamarca due to the difficult and winding roads the bus only goes during the day.

Located at -6.21667, -77.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in the Amazonas Region, Districts of the Amazonas Region, Populated places established in 1538

Chachapoyas District

Chachapoyas District is one of twenty-one districts of the province Chachapoyas in Peru.

Located at -6.21694, -77.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Colcamar District

Colcamar is a district of Luya Province in Peru. Colcamar offers several attractive places for tourists like cataracts, ruins of the culture Chachapoya. The management holidays of the capital Colcamar are celebrated on September 24. As typical meals there is known the Chochoca, the Nickname, the Locro, the Stew between others. In Chuquichaca there is the Virgin of Chuquichaca that receives veneration of the local and regional population.

Located at -6.267, -77.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage

Inguilpata District

Inguilpata is a district in the Luya Province, Perú. Inguilpata is located in the high mountains, it offers several attractive places for tourists such as the ruins of the Chachapoya culture as well as a large variety of crafts are available.

Located at -6.267, -77.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Lonya Chico District

Lonya Chico is a district of the province of Luya. Lonya Boy offers several attractive places for tourists such as ruins of the culture Chachapoya. Also he emphasizes the big variety of fruits that grows in the zone. The management holidays of the capital Lonya Chico are celebrated the day of the Saint Lucia, August 15. As typical meals there is known the Candy stick, the Purtumute and the Cuy with dads between others.

Located at -6.23306, -77.9169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

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