Face-shaped rock

Face-shaped rock is in Magdalena District, Cajamarca Province, Cajamarca Department. Face-shaped rock is situated near the place of worship El Sanctuario, as well as near the cave El Tunel.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Cumbemayo.

Cumbemayo

Photo: AgainErick, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Cumbemayo or Cumbe Mayo is an archaeological site located 20 kilometers southwest of the city of Cajamarca in Peru at 3,500 meters of elevation. Built around 1500 B.C.E, it comprises aqueducts, a grotto and petroglyphs; all within an area of rock formations.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cajamarca.

Cajamarca

Photo: Harleyca, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Cajamarca is in the northern highlands of Peru. The city is well known for its fine cheeses and dairy products. Cajamarca is also known for its churches, and hot springs, or Inca Baths.

Face-shaped rock

Type: Tourist attraction
Category: tourism
Location: Magdalena District, Cajamarca Province, Cajamarca Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude

-7.19° or 7° 11′ 24″ south

Longitude

-78.57365° or 78° 34′ 25″ west

Open location code

6743RC6G+2G

OpenStreetMap ID

node 637944484

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=attraction

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In Other Languages

“Face-shaped rock” goes by many names.

German: “Fels mit Gesichtsform”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: El Sanctuario and El Tunel.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Combi Cumbe Mayo - Cajamarca (viniendo de Chetilla) and Los Frailones.

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