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Huancayo

Place in Junin, Peru

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Overview

Huancayo is the capital of the department of Junin in Southern Sierra region of Peru.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep2 places

Hotel Kiya
A relatively upscale hotel in Huancayo, in the center of the main city, double room for S/66. English is spoken.
Phone
+51 64 214955
Hostal Las Lomas
Close to the train station and the Plaza de Armas. Good value for money. Winston and Helena, the couple of super-friendly owners, will inform you with pleasure about the places to visit in the area, explaining all the practical details.
Address
Av. Giráldez 327

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
The Ferrocarril Central Andino the train line joining Lima to Huancayo, is the second highest railway in the world and the highest in South America.
By plane
LC Perú offer two flights per day to and from Jauja (JAU), flying from "Jorge Chavez" airport in Lima to the "Francisco Carlé" airport in Jauja (20 minutes from Huancayo).
Other
During the day, there are always colectivos to and from Jauja. Colectivos to and from Lima are also available for under $15. In Lima, have a taxi driver take you to the Yerbadero.

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Getting around

Taxis - transport in the city is around S/3 soles. Trips to more distant parts of the city can range up to S/6.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Francisco Carle Airport

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UnderstandThe 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.

Get inMany bus companies offer services from and to Lima.php is a good one. The trip takes about 8 hours in dry season, depending on traffic. Buses from Huancavelica, a five hour trip, are also available.

Get aroundTaxis - transport in the city is around S/3 soles. Trips to more distant parts of the city can range up to S/6.

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BuyCrafts are also available at the Feria Dominical (Sundays on Av. Huancavelica) or Casa Artesanal (in front of the central plaza) or Mercado Artesanal (behind Plaza Huanmamarca).

EatIt is a pity that this region is unknown to tourists, everything is great and especially its local food. By not visiting the region of Junin, people miss a lot of Peru's culture and tradition.

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