Dropping Points in Yungay
Here are some of the most popular dropping points in Yungay. Please note that these locations generally differ with each bus operator. The bus dropping points in Yungay are as follows:
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Yungay to Lima
From PEN 39.00
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Lima to Yungay
From PEN 55.00
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Yungay Weather
Best time to visit Yungay
We recommend you visit Yungay during summer to avoid the strong rain, although if you are interested in adventure sports around the Callejón de Huaylas, it is better to visit the region during winter.
Climate in Yungay
Yungay has a mediterranean climate, known for its strong rain during winter and a dry summer. Average temperature in Yungay is 54°F, and the annual precipitation is 1417mm.
Where to eat in Yungay
The tourist places to see in Yungay are:
Graveyard and Christ of Yungay
The Christ of Yungay is a giant statue of Christ built in the city during 1965 and 1966, on top of another architectural marvel: the city’s graveyard, which was built between 1982 and 1903. The cemetery is located southwest of the old city, and built in several levels on top of an artificial hill (a pre-inca castle), named Huansakay mountain.
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The things to do in Yungay
Visit the Llanganuco Lakes
Location: Llanganuco Ravine, outskirts of Yungay
Hours: All day long
Price: 10 Soles (adult)
The Llanganuco Lakes are part of the Huascaran National Park. The lakes are named Orconcocha (male lake) and Chinancocha (female lake). Both are separated by 0.6 miles, and Orconcocha is 10 m.a.s.l. Higher than Chinancocha, which puts it at 3860 m.a.s.l. Subterranean lakes link both lakes together, and people believe they are meant to represent a mating ritual. The lakes have a beautiful turquoise color, and you can find a great deal of biodiversity around them.
Guitarrero Cave
Location: 3km north of the town of Shupluy
Hours: Unknown
Price: Unknown
Caves with remains of human life from 10 000 a.c. These caves were used as a temporal encampment during hunt season, and are an important testimony of the life of the first human groups that lived in the country.
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Where to eat in Yungay
Cevicheria Paz
Location: Near Farmared Yungay
Hours: Unknown
Restaurant which specializes in sea food.
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Typical dishes in Yungay
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It’s a delicious dish of guinea pig meat cooked crunchy and comes with potatoes and pepper sauce (spicy if you like it) and peanut.
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It’s a soup of Ancash area, whose ingredients are groundes wheat, potatoes, vegetables and some aromatic herbs. Just delicious!!
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It’s a roasted pig, cooked with pepper (ají), its sauce and vinegar in it.
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Pumpkin peeled, cut in pieces, and boiled with cinnamon, clove and peels of orange; to obtain a better flavor you add burnt sugar. The sweet tooth will enjoy a lot this Andean dessert!!
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It’s a alcoholic drink very consumed in Peru; it comes from the fermentation of sugar from the grape juice of the malt’s corn. Ask it very cold to eat with your delicious dishes.
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Important dates in Yungay
| Anniversary of Yungay | 28th of October | Anniversary of the city. The whole town takes part in festivities such as fairs, contests, sports and other activities. |
| Feast of the Lord of May | 28th of May | Feast which lasts the whole month, although its central day is the 28th. It is a patronal feast were religious and cultural activities are hosted, such as masses and processions. |
| Anniversary of the 1970 Earthquake | 30th and 31st of May | Feast which commemorates the tragedy of 1970 with a peregrination to the graveyard, a feast in honor of the Lord of May and the Shika-Shika festival. |
| Anniversary of the Battle of Yungay | 20th of January | Commemoration of the Battle of Yungay. A military parade, along with a live band, is hosted through the city. |
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FAQs
Do I need to make an account on the redBus website to book a bus?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. But, it is advisable to make an account to help speed up the booking process the next time you need to book a bus ticket. redBus offers a number of discounts and offers as well and you can easily avail these offers if you are registered with redBus.
What is an M-Ticket?
An M-Ticket is the virtual replacement of your bus ticket printout. An M-Ticket is an SMS that’s sent to your registered mobile number the moment you have successfully booked a bus ticket on the official website of redBus. The M-Ticket will basically contain details of your bus ticket such as timing, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle registration number, PNR, and TIN numbers as well. The M-Ticket procedure has been an eco-friendly initiative employed by redBus to help reduce the amount of paper being used.
How do I book my bus ticket at Yungay?
You can either visit the bus operator counter of your choice or you can visit the official website of redBus. The user-friendly and interactive website offers a step-by-step process of booking a bus ticket in a matter of minutes. The site offers a lot of useful information such as bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, and much more.
Is it safe to use my debit or credit card to book a ticket on the redBus website?
redBus has invested a lot to ensure that their customers are protected at all times and not just during their journey. redBus hosts a secure platform where transactions can be made safely. With over 180 million satisfied users, history should tell you exactly how secure it is to make a payment through the redBus website or app.