Chacamarca Historical Sanctuary, Historical sanctuary in Junin Province, Peru
The Chacamarca Historical Sanctuary spans 2,500 hectares of Andean highlands at an elevation of 4,105 meters, featuring grasslands and wetlands.
The Battle of Junin, fought on August 6, 1824, marked a decisive moment in Peru's independence from Spanish rule within the current sanctuary boundaries.
Ancient Pumpush and Yarovilca settlements within the sanctuary connect to the broader Inca Empire through remaining sections of the Capac Ñan road system.
The sanctuary remains accessible between April and October, when rainfall decreases and temperatures stabilize around 4.8 degrees Celsius.
The protected area harbors native Andean species including vicuñas, Andean foxes, and specialized plants like Festuca dolychophylla in its puna ecosystem.
Location: Junin Department
Operator: SERNANP
Website: http://sernanp.gob.pe/de-chacamarca
GPS coordinates: -11.21639,-75.97000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:32
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