Huancayo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Junín region, Peru
About Huancayo
The population is about 500,000, altitude 3300 m. Huancayo lies on the lower end of the broad Mantaro Valley. The surrounding mountains reach up to ~3,600 m. En route from Lima, the road ascends as high as ~4818 m. In Peru, there is not only Cusco, Arequipa and Puno to visit, but also charming, smaller towns such as the ones encountered in the region ofJunin. These towns represent another aspect of the Peruvian culture and its traditions, giving tourists another angle from which to experience this diverse country. In Huancayo and its surroundings, there are many activities on offer and many not so touristy cultural sites to visit. When Pizzaro settled the first capital of Peru inJauja, his first impression of the region was that it looked like Switzerland. The everlasting valley of Mantar
Where to Stay in Huancayo
- 🏨Hostal Las Lomas
- 🏨Hotel Kiya
Huancayo Travel Guide Sections
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