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Encyclopedia > Chachapoyas, Peru

Chachapoyas is a city in northern Peru. It is the capital of the Amazonas Region and the Chachapoyas Province. The city is poised on an exposed plateau between two river gorges, at 2234 meters above sea level. Amazonas is a region in northern Peru. ... In geology and earth science, a plateau (alternatively spelt in a false French spelling plâteau, the real spelling in French being plateau) is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat open country if the uplift was recent in geologic history. ...

Chachapoyas Plaza de Armas
Chachapoyas Plaza de Armas

A small town by Peruvian standards, Chachapoyas was once a colonial possession rich with gold and silver mines as well as extremely fertile alluvial soil, before falling into decline during the Republican era. Recently, however, with the building of the Cajamarca road and the opening up of air travel, it has developed into a thriving little market town supporting a mostly Indian population of some seven thousand, with a reputation of being among the most friendly and hospitable in Peru. Image File history File links Chachapoyas Plaza de Armas (town square) File links The following pages link to this file: Chachapoyas, Peru ... Image File history File links Chachapoyas Plaza de Armas (town square) File links The following pages link to this file: Chachapoyas, Peru ... The Plaza de Armas (Grand Army Plaza) is the name for the main square in many Latin American cities. ... General Name, Symbol, Number gold, Au, 79 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 6, d Appearance metallic yellow Atomic mass 196. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Atomic mass 107. ... Aerial view of Cajamarca, with Santa Appollonia hill in foreground Cajamarca is located in the northern highlands of Peru, and is the capital of the Cajamarca region. ...


Also known as 'The City of Balconies', it is known for its traditional tiled roof mansions, decorated with balconies in their large interior patios, surrounded by orchards and gardens.


The pleasant Plaza de Armas contains a colonial bronze fountain, a monument to Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza, the Cathedral and the municipal buildings. The town also possesses a couple of churches of some interest, notably the Iglesia del Señor de Burgos , known for its attractive colonial imagery, and the Iglesia de Santa Ana, the first of its kind built by the Spanish. All these attractions provide clear evidence of the Spanish influence remaining in the city. Due to this connection, the regional government of Extremadura, in Spain, provided financial aid towards the construction of an Iberian style stone bridge. The Plaza de Armas (Grand Army Plaza) is the name for the main square in many Latin American cities. ... Capital Mérida Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 5th  41 634 km²  8,2% Population  â€“ Total (2003)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 13th  1 073 050  2,6%  25,77/km² Demonym  â€“ English  â€“ Spanish  â€”  extremeño/a, castúo Statute of Autonomy February 26, 1983 ISO 3166-2 EX Parliamentary representation... Iberia can mean: The Iberian peninsula of southwest Europe; That part of it once inhabited by the Iberians, who spoke the Iberian language. ...


In Aymara, Chachapoyas means "the cloud people", perhaps a description of the fair-skinned tribes who used to dominate this region, living in one of at least seven major cities, each one located high up above the Utcubamba Valley on prominent, dramatic peaks and ridges. Many of the local inhabitants still have light-coloured hair and remarkably pale faces. The town today, friendly and attractively surrounded by wooded hills, is a base from which to explore the area's numerous archeological remains - above all the ruins of Kuélap. Even at the start of the 21st century, Chachapoyas remains well off the beaten track, though it has become a firm favourite for those who have made it to this remote and beautiful destination. Help wikipedia by translating [Spanish article] into this article. ... In calendars based on the Christian Era or Common Era, such as the Gregorian calendar, the 21st century is the current century, as of this writing. ...

Aerial view of Chachapoyas
Aerial view of Chachapoyas

There is very little tourism infrastructure in Chachapoyas or the surrounding region, but, if you are prepared to camp, you can explore a wealth of interesting sites in little charted territory. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (950x523, 171 KB) Chachapoyas, seen from paraglider, by User:Gerd Breitenbach 2003, File links The following pages link to this file: Chachapoyas, Peru ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (950x523, 171 KB) Chachapoyas, seen from paraglider, by User:Gerd Breitenbach 2003, File links The following pages link to this file: Chachapoyas, Peru ...


The Yanayacu Well, built by Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo, with its crowds of loving couples, the Grottos of Santa Lucía and the orchid nurseries of Santa Isabel are just some of the attractions that no visitor should go without seeing.


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Discover Chachapoyas - Peru (218 words)
Chachapoyas is the natural border that divides mountain from jungle, the habitants call it "ceja de selva" because it has Andean and woodland elements, archaeological centre because it has great quantity of historical remains, beside its natural beauty.
Not only impressive historical vestiges, Chachapoyas city is also famous because of the typical dances during it spectacular festivities, specially in Jalca town, known as the centre of the jungle folklore, during the whole year there are several parties were we could appreciate a mixture of tribes rituals and Christian religious.
This is Chachapoyas, spell of jungle and the enchant of the mountain, the mystery of its legendary constructions hidden in the bushy vegetation.
Chachapoyas Kuelap Fortress Ruins Peru (495 words)
Chachapoyas in the north central highlands of Peru is the doorway of adventure into a world of lost civilizations and ancient ruins.
Chachapoyas, capital of the department of Amazonas, is one of Peru's oldest cities.
In concurance with the conquest of the Chachapoyas by the Incas, European diseases ravaged the native population.
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