# Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, Cusco Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/anta/ancahuasi/

District · Anta Province 

# Ancahuasi

Ancahuasi is a district of Peru in Anta Province, Cusco Department. It covers **124.1 km²**. 28 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 124km²
- 15mapped services
- 3,606 mtypical elevation

## Where is Ancahuasi?

Ancahuasi lies in [Anta Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/anta/), [Cusco Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 4 other districts: [Chinchaypujio](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/anta/chinchaypujio/), [Huarocondo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/anta/huarocondo/), [Limatambo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/anta/limatambo/) and [Zurite](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/anta/zurite/). By area it is the 1247th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 6.4% of [Anta Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/anta/). The centre of Ancahuasi is about 534 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 13.4547° S, 72.3204° 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 Ancahuasi

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ancahuasi: 2 archaeological sites; 1 cave.

- Killarumiyoc · archaeological site
- Killarumiyoq · archaeological site
- Salaqaqa · cave

### Nearby, outside Ancahuasi

- Tumibamba · archaeological site, Zurite6.9 km
- Q'ente Q'entiyoq · archaeological site, Zurite7.7 km
- Q'enqoypata · archaeological site, Zurite8.6 km
- Andenes de Zurite · archaeological site, Zurite8.9 km
- Pumawasi · cave, Chinchaypujio12 km
- Tarawasi archeological site · attraction, Limatambo13 km
- Arco colonial · monument, Limatambo14 km
- Main square Markjo · attraction, Anta14 km
- Wat'a · archaeological site, Huarocondo14 km
- Perolniyoc Waterfall · waterfall, Ollantaytambo17 km
- Raqaypata · archaeological site, Ollantaytambo17 km
- Chancachuco. Canal inka · attraction, Ollantaytambo18 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: Ancahuasi

- 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

- Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) · Cusco42 km
- Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) · Ayacucho207 km

### Nearest railway station

Huarocondo (Huarocondo), about 13 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:29).

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 Ancahuasi

Open gazetteers list **28 villages, towns and localities** in Ancahuasi. The largest with a recorded population: San Juan (96) and Pumapata (15). Settlements here lie between about 3,412 m and 4,119 m above sea level (median 3,606 m).

- Ancahuasi
- Ayllaca Accoracay
- Casacancha
- Catañiray
- Cañomañyoc
- Ccaccahuara
- Ccasacancha
- Ccolccabamba
- Cerja Chachiljasa
- Chamancalla
- Chamancaya
- Chaquilcasa
- Cirgakcacya
- El Triunfo
- Huaman Chacona De San Cristobal de Vilcaconga
- Huilqui
- Huiquegrande
- Ichubamba
- Jajahuara
- Jatumpapayoc
- Joljebamba
- Katañaray
- Lucrepata
- Pumapata
- San Juan
- San Marcos
- San Martín de Porres
- Sojomarca

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 Ancahuasi

Named natural and historic features inside Ancahuasi, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

6 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chamancalla
- Quebrada Coyabamba
- Quebrada Nuñungayoc
- Quebrada Yanarasquinuayjo
- Río Jajahuana
- Río Recremayu

### Hills and mountains

9 mountains.

- Cerro Sojomara · 4,630 m
- Cerro Ajchapay · 4,458 m
- Cerro Pucajasa · 4,435 m
- Cerro Puca Orcco · 4,203 m
- Cerro Sauso · 4,192 m
- Cerro Chajoma · 4,174 m
- Cerro Soccomarca · 3,966 m
- Loma Jatunminas · 3,482 m
- Loma Canelachayoc · 3,464 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 Ancahuasi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Anta Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 9 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C). About 743 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (138 mm) and the driest Jun (4 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 9 136 

Feb 8 133 

Mar 8 102 

Apr 8 41 

May 8 12 

Jun 8 4 

Jul 8 11 

Aug 8 11 

Sep 9 22 

Oct 9 60 

Nov 9 73 

Dec 9 138 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ancahuasi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Vidawasi · Urubamba 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.27734&mlon=-72.18336#map=17/-13.27734/-72.18336) 

Bank Caja Municipal · Anta 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.46360&mlon=-72.14619#map=17/-13.46360/-72.14619) 

ATM BCP · Ollantaytambo 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.25845&mlon=-72.26421#map=17/-13.25845/-72.26421) 

Petrol pump Primax · Ancahuasi 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.45722&mlon=-72.29901#map=17/-13.45722/-72.29901) 

Hotel Hospedaje Killarumiyoc · Ancahuasi 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.45676&mlon=-72.30413#map=17/-13.45676/-72.30413) 

Mall Centro Comercial Urubamba · Urubamba 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.30496&mlon=-72.11739#map=17/-13.30496/-72.11739) 

School Institución Educativa 501359 San Martin De Porras · Ancahuasi 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.44883&mlon=-72.31570#map=17/-13.44883/-72.31570) 

College Ausangate Andino International School · Cachimayo 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.48742&mlon=-72.05475#map=17/-13.48742/-72.05475) 

Police station Comisaría PNP Ancahuasi · Ancahuasi 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.45637&mlon=-72.30158#map=17/-13.45637/-72.30158) 

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 Ancahuasi

Places mapped inside Ancahuasi in open map data, by type.

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools12
- 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 Anta Province

- Anta
- Cachimayo
- Chinchaypujio
- Huarocondo
- Limatambo
- Mollepata
- Pucyura
- Zurite

## Quick answers

- Where is Ancahuasi?In Anta Province, Cusco Department, Peru
- What borders Ancahuasi?Chinchaypujio, Huarocondo, Limatambo and Zurite
- What is there to see in Ancahuasi?Killarumiyoc, Killarumiyoq, Salaqaqa
- What time zone is Ancahuasi in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Ancahuasi?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Ancahuasi?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ancahuasi?28 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ancahuasi?Settlements lie between 3,412 m and 4,119 m
- What is the highest point in Ancahuasi?Cerro Sojomara (4,630 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ancahuasi?Vidawasi, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ancahuasi?Caja Municipal, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ancahuasi?BCP, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ancahuasi?Primax, about 2.3 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Ancahuasi?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ancahuasi?PE080302 (OCHA common operational dataset)