Matacancha
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Matacancha.
- At 4150 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.
Location
Where Matacancha sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
Gasha is a 4,880-metre-high (16,010 ft) mountain in the northern part of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllón District, and in the Huánuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District. Gasha lies northwest of Mitococha and north of Paria.
Paria is a 5,190-metre-high (17,028 ft) mountain in the northern part of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllón District, and in the Huánuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District. Paria lies northwest of Mitococha and south of Gasha.
Chawpi Hanka is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 m (15,748 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, in the districts of Huallanca and Huasta, and the Huánuco Region Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District. It lies on a ridge north of the Waywash mountain range.
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Multi
- Soccer
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Matacancha.
Reviews
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