Canta
in Provincia de Canta of Lima region, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-11.467 and -76.624 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -11° 28' 1" and W -76° 37' 27"
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: 02:20 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 5:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
11.434 and 103.278 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Phum Prek Kon Toch
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: 2024-04-22 08:01:33

Explore Canta

Canta in Provincia de Canta (Lima region) is located in Peru about 48 mi (or 78 km) north-east of Lima, the country's capital.

Local time in Canta is now 02:20 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Canta, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Peru is Santa Maria Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 70 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Historic Centre of Lima in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 km), South-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: San Buenaventura, Huaros, Lachaqui, Huamantanga and Arahuay. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

17°C (63 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
14°C (57 °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.

Canta, Obrajillo, San Miguel, San José y Huamantanga

Published: June 10, 2012
Length: 39:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Pusaq Travel

Canta, Obrajillo, San Miguel, San José y Huamantanga.


Provincia de Canta - Lugares turísticos

Published: March 14, 2014
Length: 01:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Leonardo Sanchez Coello

PELA - Ministerio de Educación. Video realizado por Leonardo Sánchez Coello, especialista CRA de la UGEL N° 12 - Provincia de Canta (Región Lima Provincias) - created at http://animoto.com.


③ Guillermo Ascensio - 946098464 - Arpista Harpist Harfenist - Canta, Peru

Published: September 04, 2010
Length: 02:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Unbehauen

946098464 Nextel - 33650009 - chriscomercio@gmail.com Musico destacado en Chimaichi, Chuscadas y Huaynos Ameniza Conciertos, Aniversarios, Cumplenos y Eventos Sociales El arpa es el ...


Full day Canta

Published: June 16, 2012
Length: 03:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pusaq Travel

Full day Canta.


Camino a Canta pasando por Santa Rosa de Quives

Published: October 13, 2014
Length: 38:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eric Guillermo

Un camino algo accidentado por la trocha que existe desde Carabayllo hasta Santa Rosa de Quives, luego la trocha continua por 8km mas para luego encontrar una pista recién hecha que lleva...


camino a canta

Published: December 21, 2009
Length: 09:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: yuzosakakura

casi llegando a canta ; Patty, Pili , Sayo and me ; linda ruta , hermosos paisajes , buenas truchas y inmejorable compañia ; buena Patty , te espero en la próxima......


LOS JOROPAY DE SAN JOSE - CANTA

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 21:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Henry Diego Espinoza

Es una danza costumbrista que realizan los comuneros del pueblo de San Jose los días 1 y 2 de Enero de cada año .


CONSTRUCCION DE LA CARRETERA LIMA - CANTA - CERRO DE PASCO

Published: February 06, 2011
Length: 50:13 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: perucanta

15 de marzo termina el estudio Lima - Canta - Huayllay plazo maximo hasta el 30 de Abril de no ser asi la poblacion en general de CANTA y el Presidente Regional exigiran la construccion de...


Visitando Canta!!!

Published: July 20, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Renato Castro

Documentando la visita a Canta. Incluye a la Patrulla Chanchitos!!!


SITIO ARQUEOLOGICO CANTAMARCA - PROV. DE CANTA

Published: March 14, 2015
Length: 25:02 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Rolando Carpo

Este sitio arqueologico esta ubicado en la parte alta de la cuenca del rio Chillòn.Cantamarca está construido en la cresta de un cerro escarpado, por lo que son pocos los espacios planos,...


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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.

Canta

Canta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,918 (2005 census), it is also the capital of Canta District. It is frequently visited by tourists from Lima because of its quietness and the beauty of its natural landscapes. The town's altitud is 2,819 m. above sea.

Located at -11.4667, -76.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Lima Region, Populated places in Roraima

Canta Province

Canta Province is a province in the Lima Region of Peru, situated approximately 105 kilometres to the northeast of the Peruvian capital, Lima.

Located at -11.4667, -76.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provinces of the Lima Region


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Canta