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Peru

Huánuco / Adventure awaits in the Andes

MeowScore 😼76/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Good weather and fun Andean carnival.

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january

Visit Huanuco in January for the Takanakuy festival where cats... errr... people fight for honor! (#9c6612)

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february

Explore La Bella Durmiente del Perú, a mountain that looks like a sleeping cat, during the dry season. (#8ea3e6)

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march

Cat lovers can visit the Huanuco zoo and see majestic felines like the jaguar in their natural habitat. (#799e2e)

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april

In April, hike through the Cordillera Blanca, a mountain range that looks like a white cat with snow on its back. (#d6d6d6)

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may

Witness the Corpus Christi procession in Huanuco, where people dress up as cats and celebrate with music and dance. (#f2c57c)

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june

Enjoy the warmer weather and attend the Andean carnival in Rupa Rupa, where locals wear cat masks and dance to traditional music. (#f26522)

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july

Go on a bird-watching tour and spot rare species like the Andean condor and Andean cock-of-the-rock. (#007c30)

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august

Visit the Huaytapallana Sanctuary, a mystical place where cats live in harmony with nature. (#985696)

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september

Cat lovers can visit the Huanuco Cat Park and Sanctuary and play with rescued cats. (#e4b2ab)

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october

Hike to the Laguna Churup, a turquoise-blue lake surrounded by mountains that look like cats. (#2a5caa)

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november

Explore the ruins of Kotosh, an ancient temple where people worshiped feline deities. (#bf5700)

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december

Spend Christmas in Huanuco and enjoy the festive atmosphere, with parades, fireworks, and delicious cat-shaped sweets. (#c70039)

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit city

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit city

Huanuco is usually just a stopover for tourists traveling to other destinations in Peru.

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internet situation

bad Speed

Limited infrastructure and speeds

meh Availability

Not widely available in all areas

good Cellular

Reasonably good coverage overall

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

PEN

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

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As a curious cat, Huanuco piqued my interest with its ancient architecture and bustling markets.

But as a lazy cat, I found the high altitude and steep hills quite exhausting!

Things to do

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Off the beaten path

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Hacienda San Jose
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Laguna Los Milagros
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Cueva de las Lechuzas
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Tingo hot springs
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Acobamba ruins

Off the beaten path

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Hacienda San Jose

An old colonial-era hacienda that has been converted into a cat sanctuary. Cats can roam freely around the beautiful grounds and admire the historic architecture. 🏰🐱

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Laguna Los Milagros

A tranquil mountain lake that is said to have healing powers. Cats go there to relax and bathe in the cool water. 🏞️🐾

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Cueva de las Lechuzas

An underground cave system that is home to a colony of tiny, adorable owl cats. 🦉🐱

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Tingo hot springs

Hidden natural hot springs that can only be reached by a cat-only path through the jungle. 🌿🐾

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Acobamba ruins

Ancient Inca ruins located just outside Huanuco, believed to have once served as an important administrative center. 🏛️

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

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Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

www.peruhop.com

Peru Hop↗

Bus company offering tours and transportation around Peru, including Huanuco.

www.lonelyplanet.com/peru/huanuco

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide with information and recommendations for Huanuco.

www.booking.com/city/pe/huanuco.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Website for finding and booking accommodations in Huanuco.

Beware, most of the content was generated by AI