archaeological siteChancay, Lima region
Ancon
cultural heritage of Peru
Typearchaeological site
Built–
Best monthsMay · Aug–Sepweather in Chancay
11.77° S, 77.17° WUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
When to goChancay · weather score
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
October: high / low20° / 15°
iAbout
Ancon in brief
Ancon is an archaeological site in Chancay, Lima region, Peru.
It holds the designation cultural heritage of Peru.
For a visit, the weather in Chancay is best in May, August and September; in October afternoons average 20°.
Facts
- Type
- archaeological site
- Designation
- cultural heritage of Peru
- Nearest town
- Chancay
- Region
- Lima region
- Coordinates
- -11.76849, -77.16639
iiLocation
Where to find it
Around here
Chancay and around
Nature
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Pasamayo Beach
Beach
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Pescadores Island
Island
Mountains
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Cerro San Cristobal
2,215 m
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Cerro Cresta
1,951 m
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Cerros Quilca
1,389 m
Museums
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Chancay Museum
1991