Merencia
in Provincia de Luya of Amazonas, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-6.229 and -77.968 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -6° 13' 45" and W -77° 58' 6"
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: 03:28 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:14 am and 6:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
6.231 and 102.031 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ban Yai
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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Merencia

Merencia in Provincia de Luya (Amazonas) is a place in Peru about 407 mi (or 655 km) north of Lima, the country's capital city.

Current time in Merencia is now 03:28 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Merencia. The closest airport in Peru is Chachapoyas Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), 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 84 mi (or 135 km), East.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

19°C (65 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

20°C (69 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

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

Preview of Jp1008's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jp1008/1/1217350800/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the...


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

Preview of Jp1008's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jp1008/1/1217770500/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the...


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...


Sólo Tú - ILLAREK

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

PRODUCCIÓN: Letra y Música : ILLAREK Álbum : Añejos y Vivos Edición y Video : Michell León Año : 2012.


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...


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.


En Chachapoyas con Cintia

Published: November 02, 2012
Length: 03:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jose Luis Benites Obando

Caminando por la calle amazonas! en la lluvia en dirección a su casita.


Gestión ambiental en Region Amazonas - Parte 1

Published: July 21, 2010
Length: 13:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SoyAmazonas

http://www.clubamazonas.org.


Chachapoya(s) - The Cloud Forest in Peru, by MPCh

Published: August 05, 2008
Length: 12:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mperezch

This is a short video about a very beautiful but unknown area in the North of Peru.


Video 25 Aniversario - Parte 1

Published: February 22, 2008
Length: 19:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Renovación Carismática Católica de Chachapoya

Video conmemorativo a los 25 años de la RCC Chachapoyas.


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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.

Conila District

Conila is a district of the Peruvian province of Luya. Conila offers several attractive places for tourists such as the ruins of the culture Chachapoya. Many fruits grow in the zone. As of 2003, Conila was the last place where Chachapoyas Quechua is still spoken by all ages. The management holidays of the provincial capital Bribe are celebrated on June 24, and in Conila on June 16. Typical meals there are the Candy stick, the Stew and the Nickname.

Located at -6.21694, -77.9669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Luya Viejo District

Luya Viejo is a district of the Luya Province, Peru, located in the northern part of the province. The capital is the town Luya Viejo. The district covers an area of 73.87 km²; the district capital is located at an altitude of 2,820 m above sea level. The climate is dry moderate cold. The District of Luya borders: To the North: Conila District, Santa Catalina District. To the South: Luya District, Lonya Chico District. To the East: St Kitts of Olto District, Santa Catalina District.

Located at -6.2, -77.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Santa Catalina District

Santa Catalina is a district of the province of Luya, Peru. Saint Catalina offers several attractive places for tourists as ruins of the culture Chachapoya and others. The management holidays of the Holy capital Catalina is celebrated on August 20. As typical meals there is known the soup of Chochoca and the Ucho of Candy stick with dads between others.

Located at -6.242, -77.969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

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