Chalhuanca

Chalhuanca is a town in southern Peru, capital of the Aymaraes province in the Apurímac region. It is famous as one of the best places in Peru for canoeing and other river-related adventure sports. Their rivers are also renowned for their fish. Chalhuanca has a resort area named Pincahuacho which is famous for its volcanic waters.

Chalhuanca
Challwanka
Town
Chalhuanca, situated on the Chalhuanca River
Chalhuanca
Coordinates: 14°17′42″S 73°14′40″W
Country Peru
RegionApurímac Region
ProvinceAymaraes Province
DistrictChalhuanca District
Government
  MayorSebastian Gonzalo Carbajal Zegarra
Elevation
2,888 m (9,475 ft)
Population
  Total27,857

Chalhuanca is the birthplace of Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president.

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