La Cortadera

La Cortadera is a locality in San Silvestre de Cochan District, San Miguel Province, Cajamarca Department and has an elevation of 2,990 metres. La Cortadera is situated near the hamlet Sabana, as well as near the locality La Caparina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Miguel de Pallaques.

San Miguel de Pallaques

Town

Photo: Winstonmalca, Public domain.

San Miguel de Pallaques is a town in northern Peru, capital of San Miguel Province in Cajamarca Region. A site for the creation of white and ochre ponchos, it was declared a historical monument on 26 June 1987. San Miguel de Pallaques is situated 8 km southwest of La Cortadera.

La Cortadera

Type: Locality
Location: San Silvestre de Cochan District, San Miguel Province, Cajamarca Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude

-6.96654° or 6° 57′ 60″ south

Longitude

-78.78425° or 78° 47′ 3″ west

Elevation

2,990 metres (9,810 feet)

Open location code

675326M8+97

GeoNames ID

13239800

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Spanish: “La Cortadera”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Sabana and La Caparina.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Cerro Chumbil Orco and Cerro Chairiujo.

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