Peru is an ideal country to visit, since it has numerous tourist destinations that anyone would love to know, one of them is Chupaca, an incredible city that is located in the province that bears the same name. There people can enjoy various attractions, both natural and cultural; That is why on this occasion we will learn a little about tourism in Chupaca.
The province of Chupaca is located in the department and region of Junn. Chupaca has a territorial area of ??1,156.55 km2, which includes nine districts: Chupaca, Ahuac, Chongos Bajo, Huachac, Huamancaca Chico, San Juan de Iscos, San Juan de Jarpa, Tres de Diciembre and Yanacancha. Chupaca was created by Decree Law on January 5, 1995.
Initially, the territory of what is now known as Chupaca was inhabited by the first Mantaro man, who inhabited the area 10,000 years ago. Later this territory passed into Huanca, Inca and finally Spanish hands, the last population that founded the territory in 1550 as part of what was known as Hanan Huanca.
Tourism in Chupaca: What to Visit?
Chupaca is a Peruvian city that has many tourist attractions, so no person should miss the opportunity to visit this beautiful place. If you are planning your next vacation, you should have Peru and, of course, Chupaca among your options.
Tourism in Chupaca is very extensive, so on this occasion we will provide some ideal places to visit.
Chupaca presents interesting tourist attractions, among which we can mention:
Main independence square
One of the places that no person should miss when visiting Chupaca is the Plaza Principal Independencia, it is undoubtedly a very beautiful and quiet place, ideal for spending a moment of tranquility outdoors.
In this square there is an imposing obelisk known by the name Obelisk of the Heroes, which was built in honor of the heroes of Chupaca, who contributed to the defense of the place during the war with Chile.
Apart from this monument, the place is surrounded by greenery, which gives it a quite attractive appearance.
Matrix church San John the baptist
And for those who like to visit religious centers, in the main square of Chupaca is the San Juan Bautista church or the Matriz church as it is also known; which was built in the middle of the 16th century.
An interesting aspect of this church is that it was attacked during the war they had with Chile in the 19th century, however, the construction was restored and today it is a highly visited site.
Arc of love
A magical and super interesting place in Chupaca is the well-known arch of love, without a doubt these rock formations attract a lot of attention, which is why no person should miss the opportunity to visit it.
This natural attraction is located on the banks of the Cunas River in the San Miguel de Pincha neighborhood. And it is considered a mystical place, since according to various stories any couple that passes under this arch will get married; so it is a very nice place to go as a couple.
ahuinpuquio lagoon
This place is perfect for people who like to enjoy nature, since its landscapes are beautiful and the tranquility that exists there is incredible; In addition, its waters are cold and greenish blue, due to the presence of algae.
Without a doubt, it is an ideal place to relax and be in contact with nature. Although it is also common to see people practicing some sporting activity such as motor racing, soccer or volleyball; It is located in Chupaca, specifically in the Mantaro valley.
Acuripay It is located in the Chupaca district. They are rock shelters, the place is important since it is considered a pacarina from where the Huanca man would have emerged. The remains of the oldest inhabitant of Mantaro were also discovered at the site.
Hornowata It is located in the district of San Juan de Jarpa, it is a Huanca archaeological center, where ovens are found.
In Chupaca there are many other attractions that have yet to be enabled for mass tourist visits, among which we can mention: the springs of Quishuarpuquio and Matapuquio, in addition to the archaeological remains of Arwaturo and Winzo, in the district of Ahuac; the archaeological remains of Coto Coto and Quishuarpuquio in Chongos Bajo; the Callaballauri caves and the archaeological remains of Acalla Huasi in Chupaca, among many others. Currently, projects are being developed to create different tourist circuits in these almost virgin tourism spots, in Chupaca.
These are just some of the places that you can visit to learn more about tourism in Chupaca; Without a doubt, this city has everything to spend a well-deserved vacation.
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