Chachapoyas
Founded in 1538 as San Juan de la Frontera de los Chachapoyas, this highland city in northern Peru sits on the eastern slopes of the Andes in the Utcubamba river basin. Its historic centre, declared a national cultural heritage site in 1988, is known for its colonial mansions with interior courtyards and gardens, and churches built in a local "chachapoyano" style. The walkable centre has a solid café and restaurant scene, and the surrounding mountains and river valley make it a base for exploring the wider Amazonas region.
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- Population32,026
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.3 km2.1 mi
Chachapoyas: quick answers
Where is Chachapoyas?
Chachapoyas is in Peru.
How do you get to Chachapoyas?
The nearest airport is Chachapoyas (CHH), about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chachapoyas?
The warmest month is November, averaging 16°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 14°C58°F. The wettest month is March, with about 306 mm12.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chachapoyas?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 33 restaurants, 7 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.