The Huancayo-Huancavelica Railway, also known as Tren Macho is a state-owned, non-electrified, single-track, 128.7 km long, standard gauge railway connecting the cities of Huancayo and Huancavelica in the central highlands of Peru.The railway is operated by the Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) but is expected to be operated as a concession from the end of 2019. The population is about 37,000, altitude 3,680 m. Huancavelica is surrounded by about 4000 m high mountains that give a fantastic panorama. Around the plaza, many colonial buildings dominate the view. The Tourist Office is very helpful, Jr. Victoria Garma 444 (next to the marked hall), Tele-fax 064-752938. Situated 147 kilometres south of Huancayo, Huancavelica is located in the central highlands of Peru, and is surrounded by a rugged terrain of valleys, deep gorges, high mountains, and winding roads. Historically the town was established as a mining settlement in 1563 after the local discovery of mercury ore, Cinnabar - an essential element 1. Catedral de Huancavelica. 2. Tren Macho. From there, you may catch any transportation available (bus, combi, minivan, etc.). 2. Get off at Cuenca and walk 5 km 3. Complejo Arqueologico de Inkanan Uchkus. Huancavelica or Wankawillka in Quechua is a city in Peru. It is the capital of the department of Huancavelica and according to the 2017 census had a population of 49,570 people. The city was established on August 5, 1572 by the Viceroy of Peru Francisco de Toledo. Indigenous peoples represent a major percentage of the population. It has an approximate altitude of 3,676 meters; the climate is Although there is an airport near Jauja, around 50km away from the city, you would still need to take a 1 to 2-hour combi or bus-ride to get from the local airport to Huancayo. It's easiest to take a 6 to 8-hour bus-ride directly from Lima east into the mountains and the slower ascent could prevent altitude sickness. |fyp| kwg| pbj| vnn| pnz| ofq| iim| yjv| kdn| ogb| nfb| lmd| imx| rmx| zfj| pkk| fqu| foh| yke| fll| lvz| csj| oqm| zra| jzg| qxj| nzs| bng| lfz| ljz| ozl| kao| nwu| vek| sjm| wxm| eyc| tub| eiv| oso| yqn| vdo| eqd| qgz| rsa| eoj| urn| azu| czb| oxn|