# Buena Vista Alta District, Casma Province, Ancash Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/casma/buena-vista-alta/ District · Casma Province # Buena Vista Alta Buena Vista Alta is a district of Peru in Casma Province, Ancash Department. It covers **480.4 km²**. 36 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 480km² - 18mapped services - 464 mtypical elevation ## Where is Buena Vista Alta? Buena Vista Alta lies in [Casma Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/casma/), [Ancash Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 4 other districts: [Casma](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/casma/casma/), [Moro](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/santa/moro/), [Quillo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/yungay/quillo/) and [Yautan](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/casma/yautan/). By area it is the 488th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 21.2% of [Casma Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/casma/). The centre of Buena Vista Alta is about 320 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 9.3732° S, 78.1162° W. Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per). ## Things to see in and around Buena Vista Alta OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Buena Vista Alta: 3 archaeological sites; 1 viewpoint. - Geoglifos de Pampa Colorada · archaeological site - La Piedra Labrada · archaeological site - Sechín Alto · archaeological site - Mirador de los Geoglifos de Pampa Colorada · viewpoint ### Nearby, outside Buena Vista Alta - Sitio Arqueologico Taukachi-Konkán · archaeological site, Casma17 km - Taukachi-Konkán · archaeological site, Casma18 km - Sitio Arqueologico Laguna · archaeological site, Casma18 km - Pampa de las Llamas · archaeological site, Casma19 km - Huaca de las Llamas · attraction, Casma19 km - Pampa Rosario · archaeological site, Casma19 km - Pampa de las Llamas - Sector Residencial Norte · archaeological site, Casma19 km - Pampa de las Llamas - Sector Residencial Sur · archaeological site, Casma19 km - Pampa de las Llamas - Plaza · archaeological site, Casma19 km - Sechín Bajo · archaeological site, Casma19 km - Pampa de las Llamas · archaeological site, Casma19 km - Cerro Sechín · archaeological site, Casma19 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Buena Vista Alta - Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Lima - CurrencySol (PEN) - Country calling code+51 - LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara - Plug typesType A, B, C · 220 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) · Chimbote51 km - Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU) · Trujillo180 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:25, sunset around 17:59). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Buena Vista Alta Open gazetteers list **36 villages, towns and localities** in Buena Vista Alta. The largest with a recorded population: Huanchuy (695), Huancamuña (301), Yanacaca Grande (202), Mojón (179), Buena Vista Baja (176) and Rumipallana (136). Settlements here lie between about 126 m and 2,197 m above sea level (median 464 m). - Asentamiento Humano Héroes del Cenepa - Asentamiento Humano Jaime Estradas - Asentamiento Humano Nuevo Buenavista Baja - Buena Vista Alta - Buena Vista Baja - Cahuacucho - Carboneria - Cunca - El Camello - Fundo Unto - Hacienda Santa Rosa del Olivar - Huancamuña - Huanchuy - La Empedrada - La Viña - Mojón - Ollada - Paderón - Piedra Parada - Puquio - Puyor - Quitscau - Rancap - Rinconada - Rumipallana - Río Seco - Santa Rosa Del Olivar - Sechín Alto - Tambillos - Tarao Grande - Tuctupillín - Tucushuanca - Unto - Yacuchacana - Yanacaca Chico - Yanacaca Grande Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Buena Vista Alta Named natural and historic features inside Buena Vista Alta, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 22 mountains; 1 hill; 1 valley. - Cerro Huascarán · 3,264 m - Cerro Huampucoto · 2,918 m - Cerro Hualanyoj · 2,201 m - Cerro Callejones · 1,972 m - Cerro Lomo de Camello · 1,931 m - Cerro Pañopampa · 1,924 m - Cerro Ichiallcán · 1,910 m - Cerro Huampucoto · 1,803 m - Cerro Pan de Azúcar · 1,725 m - Cerro Yanairca · 1,482 m - Cerro Colorado · 1,341 m - Cerro Buenos Aires · 1,184 m - Cerro Tambillo · 1,032 m - Cerro Tres Picos · 1,017 m - Cerro San Pedro · 885 m - Cerro Colorado · 811 m - Cerro Gigante · 766 m - Cerro Gualano · 678 m - Cerro El Porvenir · 595 m - Cerro Cahuacucho · 546 m - Cerro Olivera · 456 m - Cerro Tajo Abierto · 455 m - Cerro Pampa Afuera · 366 m - Manga Serrana · 234 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Buena Vista Alta and the best time to visit Using the climate of Casma Province, the warmest month is Mar (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Nov (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 195 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 160 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (28 mm) and the driest Aug (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 17 Feb 20 20 Mar 20 28 Apr 20 17 May 19 13 Jun 18 2 Jul 18 3 Aug 19 2 Sep 19 4 Oct 19 10 Nov 18 16 Dec 19 28 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Buena Vista Alta Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Seguro Essalud Casma · Casma 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.47237&mlon=-78.30431#map=17/-9.47237/-78.30431) Bank Banco Continental · Casma 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.47495&mlon=-78.29565#map=17/-9.47495/-78.29565) Petrol pump Grifo Virgen de Guadalupe · Buena Vista Alta 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.44476&mlon=-78.21465#map=17/-9.44476/-78.21465) Hotel Napoles Ecolodge · Moro 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.25000&mlon=-78.05000#map=17/-9.25000/-78.05000) Mall Súper · Casma 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.47535&mlon=-78.30327#map=17/-9.47535/-78.30327) School Institución Educativa 88120 Jose Carlos Mariategui · Buena Vista Alta 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.33928&mlon=-78.12593#map=17/-9.33928/-78.12593) College ISTEC - Instituto Superior Tecnológico · Casma 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.47494&mlon=-78.29030#map=17/-9.47494/-78.29030) Police station PAR PNP Buenavista Alta · Buena Vista Alta 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.43255&mlon=-78.20674#map=17/-9.43255/-78.20674) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Buena Vista Alta Places mapped inside Buena Vista Alta in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps4 - Schools9 - Restaurants4 - Police stations1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other districts in Casma Province - Casma - Comandante Noel - Yautan ## Quick answers - Where is Buena Vista Alta?In Casma Province, Ancash Department, Peru - What borders Buena Vista Alta?Casma, Moro, Quillo and Yautan - What is there to see in Buena Vista Alta?Geoglifos de Pampa Colorada, La Piedra Labrada, Mirador de los Geoglifos de Pampa Colorada, Sechín Alto - What time zone is Buena Vista Alta in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Buena Vista Alta?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Buena Vista Alta?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Buena Vista Alta?36 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Buena Vista Alta?Settlements lie between 126 m and 2,197 m - What is the highest point in Buena Vista Alta?Cerro Huascarán (3,264 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Buena Vista Alta?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Buena Vista Alta?Seguro Essalud Casma, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Buena Vista Alta?Banco Continental, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Buena Vista Alta?Grifo Virgen de Guadalupe, about 13 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Buena Vista Alta?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Buena Vista Alta?PE020802 (OCHA common operational dataset)