Río Puyhuan
Río Puyhuan is a stream in Junín Department, Peru and has an elevation of 3,372 metres. Río Puyhuan is situated nearby to the hamlet Santa Ana, as well as near the village Pancan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Francisco Carle Airport and Lake Paca.
Francisco Carle Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: AgainErick, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Francisco Carle Airport is a high-elevation regional airport serving Jauja, in the Junin Region of Peru, and surrounding cities such as Huancayo and Tarma. Francisco Carle Airport is situated 3½ km south of Río Puyhuan.
Lake Paca
Lake
Photo: Gchiappe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Lake Paca is a lake in Peru. It is located 4 kilometres north of the historic town of Jauja, which was once the first capital of Peru. The lake is habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The lake is fed from springs. Lake Paca is situated 3½ km northwest of Río Puyhuan.
Cathedral of Jauja
Church
Photo: Martingave, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cathedral of Jauja is a church, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Río Puyhuan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jauja.
Jauja
Photo: Martingave, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Jauja, is in Southern Sierra. It is at an altitude of 3,400 m. Its population in 2015 was about 15,000 people. The town, with a laid-back ambiance and salubrious climate, has narrow streets with houses painted blue.
Río Puyhuan
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Rio Puyhuan”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Junín Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-11.75212° or 11° 45′ 8″ southLongitude
-75.48036° or 75° 28′ 49″ westElevation
3,372 metres (11,063 feet)Open location code
57W66GX9+5VGeoNames ID
6673743
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