Yaynu

#169 among destinations in Peru

Archaeological site

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Yaynu is an archaeological site in Peru. It lies in the Ancash Region, Pomabamba Province, Huayllan District. It is a hilltop settlement that is considered the most important evidence of the so-called Recuay culture in the Ancash Region. The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral Nacional No. 682-INC-2004 on June 17, 2004. ()

Alternative names: Height: 2.49 miCoordinates: 8°53'8"S, 77°27'21"W

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Yaynu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wiqruqucha, Urqunqucha.

5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Wiqruqucha, Huascarán National Park
131 min walk • Wiqruqucha is a lake in Peru located in the Ancash Region, Mariscal Luzuriaga Province, Lucma District. It is situated at a height of 3,960 m comprising an area of 0.208916 km².
6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Urqunqucha, Huascarán National Park
154 min walk • Urqunqucha is a lake in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. It is situated at a height of 4,260 m comprising an area of 0.127530 km².

Yaynu

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Yaynu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Wiqruqucha, Huascarán National Park

Urqunqucha, Huascarán National Park