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Ayacucho
Altarpieces of Art and Nature
Expert craftsmen who carry on the tradition of ancient Wari pottery with coveted altarpieces and a string of colonial-style churches and mansions containing priceless paintings and altars mark out the contours of this land of historic times and places, such as the Pampa de Ayacucho, where continental independence was sealed. Huamanga, called Ayacucho by Simon Bolivar, is a sanctuary that deserves to be explored village by village, with enthusiasm and a willingness to discover the singular pleasure of nostalgic Ayacuchan music. Location: Central highlands of Peru. Crossed by two mountain ranges that divide it into three geographical units: high plains to the south, steep mountains in the center, and tropical rainforest to the north-east. Size: 43,814 km2 (16,917 sq.miles).

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Living culture and nature:

History lovers, collectors of colonial art and craftwork, true believers in religious manifestations, archaeology, nature lovers and homestay tourists.

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Weather

The rainy season is between November and April. A dry and temperate climate with sunshine all year round.

Sunny
Maximum temperature 28°C_82°F Minimum temperature 6°C_43°F

How to get there

By air

Regular flights from Lima to the city of Ayacucho (45 minutes).

By land
Lima-Ayacucho: (via Libertadores) 565 Km _{(7 hours by car)} Cuzco-Abancay-Ayacucho: 601 Km _{(19 hours by car)} Huancayo-Ayacucho: (via Colcabamba) 317 Km _{(6 hours by car)} Huancayo-Ayacucho (via Ancco) 257 Km _{(6 hours by car)} Huancavelica-Ayacucho (via Rumichaca) 245 Km _{(5 hours by car)} Huancavelica-Ayacucho (via Lircay) 221 Km _{(6 hours by car)} Ica-Pisco-Ayacucho: (via Los Libertadores) 389 Km _{(5 hours)}

Distance from the city of Huamanga
Cangallo (Cangallo Province) _{100 Km / 2 hours} Huancasancos (Huancasancos Province)_{202 Km / 6 hours}Huanta (Huanta Province) _{48 Km / 45 minutes} San Miguel (La Mar Province) _{96 Km / 3 hours} Puquio (Lucanas Province)_{870 Km / 10 hours via Libertadores} Coracora(Parinacochas Province) _{810 Km / 13 hours via Libertadores} Pausa (Paucar del Sara Sara Province) _{930 Km / 16 hours via Libertadores} Querobamba (Sucre Province)_{8 hours} Huancapi (Víctor Fajardo Province) _{124 Km / 3 hours} Vilcashuamán (Vilcashuamán Province) _{118 Km / 3 hours}

Altitude
Lowest _{330 masl (Santa Rosa)} Highest _{3,645 masl (Chalcos)}
How long to stay

In a single day, visitors can see the city and the attractions nearby. If you wish to visit the main sites and enjoy nature, it is essential to stay 3 days.

You can take several different trips from the city of Huamanga (Ayacucho).
- 1 day
- Historic centre, churches and mansions.
- Wari Archaeological Complex 22 Km / 30 minutes.
- Quinua Town 32 Km / 50 minutes.
- Pikimachay Archaeological Complex 24 Km / 25 minutes.
- Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary 33 Km / 55 minutes.
- Vilcashuamán Archaeological Complex 118 Km / 3 hours.
- Puyas de Raimondi Forest (Titankayocc) 97 Km / 3 hours.
- Pumacocha Archaeological Complex 98 Km / 3 hours.
- 2 days
- Vilcashuamán Archaeological Complex 73 miles / 3 hours.
- Puyas de Raimondi (Titankayocc) Forest 60 miles / 2 hours 30 minutes to Vischongo and a 2 mile walk from there (2 hours uphill).
- Pumacocha Archaeological Complex 61 miles / 2 hours 45 minutes.
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Activities

   Airport

   Archaeology

   Gastronomy

   Adventure

   Thermal Baths

   iPERU

   Nature

   Beaches

   Urban Tourism

   Nightlife

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Plaza Mayor

Visiting Hours : Open during the day and night.

Location : Centre of Huamanga.

The buildings that surround the plaza date to the 16th and 17th centuries. They are characterized by stone archways on the first level,...

Ponche Drink made from peanuts, sesame seeds and various spices. Ponche Ayacucho Drink made from peanuts, sesame seeds and various spices.	Cuy chactado (Flattened guinea pig) Fried guinea pig with ground corn. Served with golden potatoes and salad. Cuy chactado (Flattened guinea pig) Ayacucho Fried guinea pig with ground corn. Served with golden potatoes and salad.	Ayacucho marinade Stew made from pork, onions and potatoes. Dressed with red chillies and spices. Ayacucho marinade Ayacucho Stew made from pork, onions and potatoes. Dressed with red chillies and spices.
Qapchi Starter made with 'cachipa' or crumbled fresh cheese mixed with chilies, 'rocoto' (hot chili), milk, oil and chopped onions. Served over floury potatoes. Qapchi Ayacucho Starter made with 'cachipa' or crumbled fresh cheese mixed with chilies, 'rocoto' (hot chili), milk, oil and chopped onions. Served over floury potatoes.	Pachamanca A variety of meats, potatoes, corn or sweetcorn, broad beans and 'humitas', cooked in a hole, covered with earth and between hot rocks, in the pre-Hispanic style. Pachamanca Ayacucho A variety of meats, potatoes, corn or sweetcorn, broad beans and 'humitas', cooked in a hole, covered with earth and between hot rocks, in the pre-Hispanic style.	Puchero Dish made from cabbage, fruits, chickpeas, sweet potatoes and yucca. Usually prepared during carnivals. Puchero Ayacucho Dish made from cabbage, fruits, chickpeas, sweet potatoes and yucca. Usually prepared during carnivals.
Spicy Puca A main dish with potatoes, peanuts, red chili peppers served with fried pork and white rice. Spicy Puca Ayacucho A main dish with potatoes, peanuts, red chili peppers served with fried pork and white rice.	Teqtes Stew made from peas, squash, quinoa, broad beans and 'chuño', dressed with chillies, garlic, fresh cheese, milk and eggs. Teqtes Ayacucho Stew made from peas, squash, quinoa, broad beans and 'chuño', dressed with chillies, garlic, fresh cheese, milk and eggs.	TRADITIONAL DESSERTS Ayacucho is also known for its varied breads, including the 'wawas', the 'balay sweet breads' ('maicillos', 'suspiros' or meringues, 'oquendos') and mixtures, corn porridge, pumpkin and 'llipta'... TRADITIONAL DESSERTS Ayacucho Ayacucho is also known for its varied breads, including the 'wawas', the 'balay sweet breads' ('maicillos', 'suspiros' or meringues, 'oquendos') and mixtures, corn porridge, pumpkin and 'llipta' bread, among others.
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IPERÚ Ayacucho Centro Jr. Cusco 108 (Municipalidad Provincial de Huamanga) - Centro (066) 31-8305 iperuayacucho@promperu.gob.pe L-S 9:00 – 18:00 / D 09:00 – 13:00 horas View More Add to your travel list	IPERÚ Ayacucho Aeropuerto Aeropuerto Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendívil Duarte (Sala de Llegadas) En horario de vuelos. View More Add to your travel list
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Touristic brochure of Ayacucho

Ayacucho

Altarpieces of Art and Nature

Find out more about Ayacucho

Living culture and nature:

Weather

How to get there

Distance from the city of Huamanga

Altitude

How long to stay

Plaza Mayor

Cathedral

Temple of San Cristóbal

Temple of Santo Domingo

Temple and Convent of Saint Francis of Assisi

Wari Archaeological Complex and Museum

Quinua town

Historic Sanctuary of Pampa de Ayacucho

Pampa Galeras National Reserve - Barbara D'Achille (Lucanas)

Vilcashuamán Archaeological Complex (Vilcashuamán)

Parinacochas Lagoon (Parinacochas)

Huanta town (Huanta)

Mythical Waterfalls of Pumapaqcha (Waterfall of the Pumas), Batán (“Batanniyocc”) and Qorimaqma (Pot of Gold), (Cangallo)

Andamarca (Lucanas)

Ponche

Cuy chactado (Flattened guinea pig)

Ayacucho marinade

Qapchi

Pachamanca

Puchero

Spicy Puca

Teqtes

TRADITIONAL DESSERTS

Ayacucho Carnival

Easter Week in Ayacucho

Anniversary of the Founding of the City of Huamanga

Festival of the Crosses and Avocado Festival

Chaccu de Vicuñas

Virgin of the Snows

20°c

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