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 | |
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Town | |
Chalhuanca, situated on the Chalhuanca River | |
Chalhuanca | |
| Coordinates: 14°17′42″S 73°14′40″W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Apurímac Region |
| Province | Aymaraes Province |
| District | Chalhuanca District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sebastian Gonzalo Carbajal Zegarra |
| Elevation | 2,888 m (9,475 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 27,857 |
Chalhuanca is the birthplace of Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president.
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