Chavín de Huantar
in Provincia de Huari of Ancash, Peru

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-9.579 and -77.178 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -9° 34' 44" and W -77° 10' 39"
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: 10:48 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 5:58 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
10.550 and 103.313 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Phum Kaoh Rong Samloem Krau
References
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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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Discover Chavín de Huantar

Chavín de Huantar in Provincia de Huari (Ancash) is a place in Peru about 171 mi (or 274 km) north of Lima, the country's capital city.

Current time in Chavín de Huantar is now 10:48 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Chavín de Huantar, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Peru is Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Peru is Sacred City of Caral-Supe in a distance of 58 mi (or 93 km), North-East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: San Marcos, Huachis, Huari, Punos and Olleros. 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 10°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 22% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Navidad en Chavin de Huantar 2013 (dia 26 la despedidad)

Published: January 12, 2014
Length: 06:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Edison Moreno

Con mucho cariño para todos los amigo y paisanos que se encuentren lejos, IDHEAS CHAVIN, difundiendo un poquito de nuestras tradiciones y costumbres. espero les guste.


ESCANDALOSOS VIDEOS DE CORRUPCION DE DANIEL MEZA, ALCALDE DE CHAVIN DE HUANTAR

Published: September 18, 2014
Length: 05:32 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Ancash Denuncia

Alcalde de Chavín, Daniel Meza Amado, es gravado en varias ocasiones recibiendo dinero de empresarios y funcionarios. En dicho video se puede apreciar que sistemáticamente va recibiendo dinero ...


El 80 por ciento de Chavín de Huántar aún está por descubrirse, señalan

Published: October 21, 2011
Length: 21:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: andinaweb

Arqueólogos muestran nuevos hallazgos en Chavin de Huantar.


VISITA CHAVIN DE HUANTAR - COLEGIO CEI 124 - CONSERGESUL SRL

Published: December 16, 2009
Length: 49:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MrMaRTiNoTeRo

EN PLENA CONSTRUCCION DEL COLEGIO CEI 124 - CHAVIN DE HUANTAR CONSTRUIDO POR LA EMPRESA CONSERGESUL SRL - ING. MARTIN OTERO.


Templo Chavín (a)

Published: September 17, 2010
Length: 30:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Francisco Mariategui

www.kipu.com www.franciscomariategui.com 3400 years old temple from the Chavin period and culture; ancient civilization of great importance in center Peru. Dominated their neighboors via...


Callejon de Conchucos - konchukos.com

Published: March 21, 2010
Length: 23:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Konchukos Travel

http://www.konchukos.com/ Callejon de Conchucos, Chavin, San Marcos, Huari, Llamellín, Aczo, Chingas, Chaccho, Mirgas, San Luis, Chacas, Piscobamba, Pomabamba, Yanama.


Visita al complejo arqueológico de Chavín (Chaupín en Quechua) Previo

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 20:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Juan Fernando Montesdeoca

"Chaupín" es un complejo arqueológico a 500 km al norte de Lima-Perú donde se encuentra el centro ceremonial más importante de la Civilización Andina. Contrario a lo que nos han enseñado,...


BANDA ORQ. NUEVA SENSACIÓN DE CARHUAYOC - CANTANDO HE DE MORIR

Published: November 24, 2011
Length: 57:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: chakinaniwalker

Un huayno más al estilo de los terribles de la música.


Julia Campoblanco

Published: December 22, 2013
Length: 50:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Veronika Ava

La musica folklorica de provincia Ancash.


GTA San Andreas | Spider-Man - Trailer

Published: February 03, 2014
Length: 07:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SpiderLoquendero

Hola amigos de youtube soy Spiderman 100, soy peruano, talves ahora no me conoscan muy bien, pero muy pronto lo haran Este canal de youtube lo hice para hacer videos de mi superheroe favorito.


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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.

Chavín de Huantar

Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site containing ruins and artifacts constructed beginning at least by 1200 BCE and occupied by later cultures until around 400-500 BCE by the Chavín, a major pre-Inca culture. The site is located 250 kilometers north of Lima, Peru, at an elevation of 3,180 meters, east of the Cordillera Blanca at the start of the Conchucos Valley. Chavín de Huántar has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located at -9.59278, -77.1785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chavin culture, World Heritage Sites in Peru, Former populated places in Peru

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