Chiquián
This little Andean town in Peru's Ancash Region sits close to mountain terrain and carries the nickname "the mirror of the sky." Capital of Bolognesi Province, Chiquián has a compact central core with cafés and restaurants, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites. Its founding date is uncertain, though local tradition places it on 4 October — the feast day of its patron, Saint Francis of Assisi — sometime in the mid-to-late 16th century.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
Nearest airports
Chiquián: quick answers
Where is Chiquián?
Chiquián is in Peru.
How do you get to Chiquián?
The nearest airport is Anta (ATA), about 3 hr 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chiquián?
The warmest month is August, averaging 8°C47°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is March, with about 283 mm11.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chiquián?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 restaurants, 2 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.