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Mount Huayanay, Peru: what it is and when to go
Mount Huayanay is a mountain in Peru (Urubamba, Peru), at 5,362 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to September, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 13. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, 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
- Mountain in Peru · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Peru
- Elevation
- 5,362 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- CUZ Cusco, 53 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -13.3255, -72.38125
What it is and where
Mount Huayanay is a mountain in Peru (Urubamba, Peru), at 5,362 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Urubamba, Peru, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -13.3255, -72.38125; the nearest main airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ, Cusco), 53 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 Nature and Mountains 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 Mount Huayanay is April to September, and the season is short because it sits at 5,362 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible12:42
- FebPossible12:26
- MarPossible12:05
- AprBest time11:42
- MayBest time11:23
- JunBest time11:13
- JulBest time11:17
- AugBest time11:33
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:18
- NovPossible12:38
- DecPossible12:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 13. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Mountains | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Huayanay has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- OcobambaMountain in Peru6.7 km
- Huillca RaccayArchaeological site in Peru11 km
- LlaqtapataArchaeological site in Peru12 km
- RaqaypataArchaeological site13 km
- Wat'a, CuscoArchaeological site in Peru15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: Nature
- 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
- Huascarán: mountain in the Peruvian province of Yungay
- Caral: archaeological site in Peru
- Manu National Park: World Heritage Site and national park in Peru
Every Peru place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Huayanay?
It is a mountain in Peru. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, 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 Mount Huayanay?
April to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 5,362 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 13.
How do you get to Mount Huayanay?
The nearest main airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), 53 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 Ocobamba, Huillca Raccay, Llaqtapata. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
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