The city was founded by Francisco Pizarro in November the 7th 1533 as San Pedro de Andahuaylas, called the Big of the Crown, leaving a cross on wood that meant the beginning of the constru...ction of the Cathedral in the main square.
The province of Andahuaylas and the district of Andahuaylas were created together on June the 21st 1825 by decree of the Simon Bolivar government.
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Travel tips for Andahuaylas
If you are travelling from August till the end of the year, bring warm clothes, since the temperature -that is always low- can drop considerably.
The most co...mmon means of transportation in the city are the mototaxis, taxis, and combis. You can negotiate the price in all of them, thinking that the average is S/ 1.
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Andahuaylas weather
Best time to visit Andahuaylas
The best moment to visit Andahuaylas is between May and August, since the temperature is nicer.
Climate in Andahuaylas
The climate is temperate, with mild rains and a thermal sensation also moderate. The maximum temperature is 68 °F (20 °C) and the minimum 43 °F (6,3 °C).
Where to eat in Andahuaylas?
This city is one of the original ones founded by Francisco Pizarro the following days to the conquest, also called La Tierra de los Celajes, due to the amazing twilights and cloudy sky that covers the settlers. You can appreciate the architecture of the chancas, old settlers that fought the Incas because they did not want to be conquered. You can e...njoy nearby interesting natural wonders as the Lagoon Pachuca, a natural refuge for diverse species of fauna, besides protecting historic celebrations as the Yawar Fiesta, a very spread important date, thanks to a document written by Jose Maria Arguedas, besides the celebration of Virgen de Cocharchas, that includes processions and songs in quechua
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The tourist places to see in Andahuaylas are:
Cathedral of San Pedro
Location: Jr. Simon Bolivar Also known as the Capilla Sixtina, this cathedral has an architecture from the 17th century and the material used of its construction is the block of stone.
Puente Colonial Chumbao
Location: Crossing point of Av. Martinelly with Av. del Ejercito The architecture of this bridge is colonial style with walkways duly sculpted.
Laguna de Pacucha
Location: at 10,5 mi (17 km) from Andahuaylas Its one of the most beautiful lakes of the country. It has healing properties and inside live fishes as pejerrey or lacustre.
Mirador y Santuario de Campanayoq
Location: at 3 mi (5km) to the south of Andahuaylas; this viewpoint allows to contemplate a large view of districts as San Jerónimo, Andahuaylas and Talavera.
Waywaka
Location: at 5,6 mi from the city. Its an archaeological site where there is evidence of gold antiquity.
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The things to do in Andahuaylas
Archaeological complex of Curamba
Location: at 21,7 mi (35 km) from Andahuaylas. The complex has pyramid shaped constructions and among them a monument stands out; it probably was a sacrificial altar.
Archaeological complex of Sondor
Location: Pacucha district, at 30 minutes from Andahuaylas Archaeological remains from the pre-Hispanic period. There is a central pyramide with views over the Pacucha lagoon. Its believed that in this place religious activities were made.
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Nightlife in Andahuaylas
Bar El Garabato
Location: Plaza de Armas
Discoteca Maxx Oh
Location: Jr. Guillermo Cáceres Phone: 966648451 Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday
Chaska Karaoke
Location: Jr. Constitucion Hours: open from 8:00 p.m.
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Where to eat in Andahuaylas?
Puma de Piedra
Location: Jr. Los Sauces 327, Andahuaylas, Perú Phone: 983623471 There is varied food, but mainly typical dishes. Its a good place to have lunch with friends and family.
El Bocadillo
Location: Junior Constitución 661 Phone: 983 735 427 We recommend to taste the sandwiches and juices.
Chifa El Dragón
Location: between Ramos and Trelles Phone: 42 1791 Price: the menus price is 8 soles Its Chinese food with Peruvian influence. All the Peruvian people like a lot the chifas restaurants and we recommend you to taste those tasteful dishes.
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Typical dishes in Andahuaylas
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This delicious sauce has ingredients of varied flavors as the “quesillo”, chilly pepper, milk and freezed-dried potato. It’s served as a side dish to the dishes of Abancay.
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This new version of the typical guinea pig is prepared with a tender guinea pig with ground garlic, chilly pepper, onions, huacatay, mint, salt, pepper cumin and butter. Once the guinea pig is seasoned, it’s filled up with those ingredients, to be fried until being crunchy.
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Those handmade noodles (“tallarin”) by the settlers of Abancay have their origin on the foreign immigration to Abancay long time ago. The noodles are used in a large variety of dishes, with different dressings.
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This is another of the typical dishes. In its preparation the pork meat is boiled and later fried until it’s gold-colored and very crunchy.
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It’s a plate similar to the pachamanca in its preparation, that you put the ingredients above stones on fire, seasoned with aromatic herb. The main ingredients of this plate are boiled potatoes and the meat.
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Accomodations in Andahuaylas
Hostal Cruz del Sur
Location: Andahuaylas 118 Rate: S/. 20 to S/. 45 If you are looking for a low-cost accomodation, this is the place. The rooms are large and have a balcony.
Important dates in Andahuaylas
Señor de Huanca
September the 14th
The settlers build houses with stones that are placed nearby the precinct to ask for having a house, besides other wishes.
Yawar fiesta
July the 26th
Its famous the Spanish bullfight that represents the battle among the Andean world and the Spanish world.
Virgen de Cocharcas
September the 8th
From 1598 there are tributes, masses and processions ending August and the first weeks of September that honor the Virgin of Cocharcas, at the district of Chincheros. September the 8th is the central day.
Encuentro Nacional del Carnaval originario del Peru Pukllay
March the 19th
Its the biggest and most transcendent date where you can get to know the typical dances of this region in the country.
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