La Merced
A modest commercial hub on the western bank of the Chanchamayo River in Peru's Junín Region, La Merced sits at the edge of the central jungle, with waterfalls, rivers, and wildlife-rich forest in the surrounding area. Founded in 1869 by Colonel José Manuel Pereira, the city serves as the provincial capital and an agricultural trading centre, with a central core of cafés and restaurants. The region was historically home to Asháninka, Piro, and Amuesha peoples.
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- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.8 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
La Merced: quick answers
Where is La Merced?
La Merced is in Peru.
How do you get to La Merced?
The nearest airport is Jauja (JAU), about 3 hr 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in La Merced?
The warmest month is March, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 17°C63°F. The wettest month is January, with about 547 mm21.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in La Merced?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants, 4 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.