Abancay - Apurimac

Population: 51.462
Elevation: 2.377
Distances: 198 km at Cusco

Abancay is the capital of the department of Apurimac, saw part of Peru, located at the foot of Mount Ampay.
 
At the beginning of the Republic, Abancay belonged to Cusco. On April 28, 1873 by an act establishing the department of Apurimac based on the provinces of Andahuaylas (Ayacucho), Antabamba, Aymara and Cotabambas (Cusco), located at Abancay as its capital.

Abancay city is located in the central Andes at 13 º 22 ཱི "south latitude and 72 º 24' 01" west longitude. Through the city the river passes Mariño.
Abancay was a town before the arrival of the Incas. At the beginning of the colony, the Spanish named this site as Amancay, Villa de los Reyes.

Abancay city is known for its colorful houses with red tiles.
Little is known of their origins, but the chroniclers relate that the first inhabitants of various tribes formed the areas that had their origin in the Quechua culture. In the region took their seats Andahuaylas legendary Chancas, whole tribes for their militancy has gone down in history as one of the most seasoned and former rebels in Peru.

Ampay of the glacier, which stretches between 5000 and 5235 meters, is one of the most important attractions of the region.

In the city of Abancay is the Technological University of the Andes Universidad Nacional Micaela Bastidas "and the newly established National University" José María Agueda "in Andahuaylas.

Abancay landscape is rich, which is at the National Shrine of Ampay which is north of the city. Have famous people like Don David Samanez Ocampo.

Also highlights two attractions of the old colonial architecture, the cathedral and the Chapel of the Lord of the fall.
Among other attractions is the Casa Hacienda San Gabriel, Llanyay Pachachaca, Chapel Yaca Recreational and Ecological Center of Taraccasa.
Apurímac Region is comprised of forests, lakes and glaciers.


Abancay was a town before the arrival of the Incas. At the beginning of the colony, the Spanish named this site as Amancay, Villa de los Reyes.

In the city of Abancay is the Technological University of the Andes Universidad Nacional Micaela Bastidas "and the newly established National University" José María Agueda "in Andahuaylas.
Abancay landscape is rich, which is at the National Shrine of Ampay which is north of the city. Have famous people like Don David Samanez Ocampo.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF THE CAPITAL

Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Chapel of the Lord of the Fall and parks and Micaela Bastidas Ocampo. Saywite archaeological complex, located north of Abancay, Demonstrating the existence of ancient cultural centers. Here you can see the famous stone Saywite; considered the model of Tahantinsuyo "is four meters in diameter, almost circular and convex, with numerous carvings representing men, animals and plants grouped by natural regions.

Nevado Ampay imposing natural wonder that rises at the foot of the town of Abancay.
Curahuasi valley where the world's best anise and from where part Saywite. From here you can also appreciate the real magnitude andalusia Salcantay imposing snowy located in Cusco. You can also visit the thermal baths of Jónoc.