Place to visit
Huaca Bandera, Peru: what it is and when to go
Huaca Bandera is an archaeological site in Lambayeque department, Peru (Ferreñafe). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site in Lambayeque department, Peru · History
- Where
- Peru
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 696 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -6.40661, -79.90017
What it is and where
Huaca Bandera is an archaeological site in Lambayeque department, Peru (Ferreñafe). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ferreñafe, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -6.40661, -79.90017; the nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 696 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Peru. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Huaca Bandera is April to September.
- JanPossible12:20
- FebPossible12:12
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:51
- MayBest time11:42
- JunBest time11:38
- JulBest time11:40
- AugBest time11:47
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:09
- NovPossible12:18
- DecPossible12:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Peru
To enter Peru there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Peru checklist. Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (110 V appliances will not work); emergencies: 105 police · 116 fire brigade · 106 ambulance (SAMU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Museo de Sitio TúcumeMuseum in Lambayeque, Peru13 km
- TúcumeCultural heritage site in Peru14 km
- Sicán National MuseumMuseum in Ferreñafe, Lambayeque, Peru27 km
- iglesia de Santa LucíaFerreñafe29 km
- Brüning MuseumPeruvian archeological museum33 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: History
- Machu Picchu: 15th-century Inca citadel in the Peruvian Andes and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cusco: historic city of Peru, capital of the Department of Cusco
- Nazca lines: large geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in Peru
- Chan Chan: Archaeological site in Peru
- Caral: archaeological site in Peru
- Manu National Park: World Heritage Site and national park in Peru
Every Peru place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Huaca Bandera?
It is an archaeological site in Lambayeque department, Peru. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Huaca Bandera?
April to September. There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Huaca Bandera?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 696 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Peru is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Peru map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Museo de Sitio Túcume, Túcume, Sicán National Museum. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
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- History236 places for history in Peru, from Machu Picchu to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PeruBefore travelling to Peru: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but your passport must have six months' validity, and at th…
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