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Peru

Huaycan / Elevating Andean Adventure

MeowScore 😾63/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😼
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😾
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Experience the vibrant Easter procession and taste traditional food. 🐣🍴

🔥
january

Visit for the colorful Epiphany celebrations and warm weather! 🎉🌞

🤍
february

Spend Valentine's Day exploring the ancient ruins. ❤️🏛️

🎸
march

Enjoy the Huayno music festival and pleasant temperatures. 🎶🌤️

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april

See the vibrant Easter procession and taste traditional food. 🐣🍴

🍓
may

Experience the local farmer's market and appreciate the lush landscapes. 🍓🌳

🌝
june

Hike in the Andes and witness the solstice celebrations. ⛰️🔥

🇵🇪
july

Visit for the patriotic Independence Day festivities and cool weather. 🇵🇪❄️

🌮
august

Explore the vibrant street art and attend the food fair. 🎨🍔

🐃
september

Attend the thrilling bullfighting festival and enjoy spring flowers. 🐂🌷

🎃
october

Visit during the Day of the Dead celebrations and try tasty sweets. 💀🍬

🌺
november

Appreciate the colorful scenery and attend the cultural festival. 🌈🎉

🎅
december

Celebrate Christmas with the lively parades and try delicious treats. 🎄🎁

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Huaycan is fairly priced and reasonable, but not extremely cheap. One can find quality goods at reasonable prices.

Bargaining at local markets can save you money. Stick to local stores and avoid touristy areas for lower prices.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stay for sightseeing

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stay for sightseeing

Huaycan is a small city with limited attractions.

Tipping

0-5%

Minimal Tipping Culture

Tipping

0-5%

Minimal Tipping Culture

Cash is preferred but some places take credit cards. Splitting the bill is allowed, but not common.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited infrastructure

good Availability

Generally accessible

great Cellular

Reliable coverage in the area

Electric socket type A

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

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Cat's paradise: endless sunbeams, cozy alleys, and tasty street food. Just watch out for the llamas!

Cats of Huaycan enjoy climbing ancient ruins and napping with friendly street dogs. A unique feline adventure.

Things to do

The mainstream

🏞️😻🌄
Cerro San Francisco
🌳🚶🐈
Tunel Verde
🏛️📚🐱
Puma Wasi Museum
⛰️🔝📷
Hill of the Cross
🐾🌴🎉
Huaycan Main Square

The mainstream

🏞️😻🌄
Cerro San Francisco

Trek up to the top of this hill for a breathtaking view of Huaycan and the Andean mountains. Don't disturb the cats napping on the rocks, and appreciate the fresh air and scenery!

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🌳🚶🐈
Tunel Verde

Explore this lush and peaceful park with trails for jogging or hiking. Watch out for playful cats chasing butterflies, and see if you can spot any birds or lizards!

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🏛️📚🐱
Puma Wasi Museum

Learn about the history and culture of Huaycan through exhibits and workshops. Check out the colorful murals outside, featuring cats and other animals.

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⛰️🔝📷
Hill of the Cross

Climb up to this hill for a panoramic view of Huaycan and its surroundings. Spot cats lounging around, and don't forget to snap a picture with the giant cross!

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🐾🌴🎉
Huaycan Main Square

Visit the heart of Huaycan, where locals gather to relax and socialize. Enjoy street food and festivities, or take photos with the bronze statue of a feline friend.

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Off the beaten path

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Casa de la Cultura de Huaycan
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Feria Productores Huaycan
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El Cimiento
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Iglesia de Huaycan
🏞️
Cerro San Cristobal

Off the beaten path

🏛️
Casa de la Cultura de Huaycan

A cultural center that offers classes, workshops, and exhibitions about local art, music, and dance. 🎭🎨

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🛍️
Feria Productores Huaycan

A local market with fresh and delicious produce, handmade crafts, and traditional dishes. 🍎🧀

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🌿
El Cimiento

A peaceful park with a small lake and lots of green space, perfect for a picnic. 🌳🧺

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Iglesia de Huaycan

A colorful and impressive church that stands out in the town. 🌈🙏

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🏞️
Cerro San Cristobal

A hill with an incredible view of the city and a giant cross at the top. 🌄

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Huaycan's vibrant murals

Huaycan is famous for its colorful street murals that reflect the indigenous culture and history of Peru. Don't miss the opportunity to take some paw-some photos!

Sample the local cuisine

Try the delicious Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado and papa a la huancaina. For the adventurous cats, there's cuy (guinea pig) too!

Visit the Tierra Prometida animal shelter

This non-profit organization rescues and cares for around 200 cats and dogs and aims to educate the community on animal welfare. You can visit and even adopt a furry friend!

Useful external sites

www.huaycanperu.com

Huaycan Peru↗

Tourist information and services for Huaycan, Peru

www.peruhop.com/destinations/huaycan

Peru Hop↗

Bus company offering transportation to and from Huaycan

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g3170473-Huaycan_Lima_Region-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews, recommendations, and travel tips for Huaycan

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