Hatun Mach'ay

#215 among destinations in Peru

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Hatun Machay is a rock forest with archaeological remains in Peru. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral No. 944/INC-2010 on May 7, 2010. Hatun Mach'ay is situated on the western side of the Cordillera Negra in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Pampas Chico District, at a height of about 4,200 metres. ()

Alternative names: Height: 2.61 miCoordinates: 10°5'24"S, 77°20'50"W

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Hatun Mach'ay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Conococha, Inca Huagansa, Kuntur Qaqa.

5.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Conococha
133 min walk • Lake Conococha is a South American lake located in the Andes mountains of northwestern Peru. It is located in the region of Ancash near the junction of the roads going from Callejón de Huaylas to Chiquián.
5.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Inca Huagansa
136 min walk • Inca Huagansa or Inka Waqanqa is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,000 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Cajacay District. It lies south of a place named Inca Huacanca.
6.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kuntur Qaqa
174 min walk • Kuntur Qaqa is a mountain in the Cordillera Negra in the Andes of Peru, about 4,600 metres high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Marca District.