Beach near Ayacucho, Peru

Ayacucho Travel Guide

Peru

Ayacucho is an inland Andean city in Peru with a population of 140,033. Its highland setting gives it a different feel from Peru’s coastal cities, and there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres.

Most travellers arriving by air use Ayacucho Airport (AYP), the airport serving the city. For local sightseeing, plan around Ayacucho’s urban area, as the available information does not specify particular public transport routes or services.

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Local time

140,033

Population

6,267 miles away

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Weather in Ayacucho

Fri

23°

Sat

23°

Sun

19°

Know before you go

Pays in PEN

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +51

Tipping: Tipping is generally appreciated in Peru, but not always expected. A service charge may be included in bills at higher-end establishments. Check your bill before tipping to avoid double-tipping.

Best time to visit Ayacucho

Jan

21°22

Feb

20°22

Mar

20°24

Apr

21°10

May

22°6

Jun

22°2

Jul

23°0

Aug

24°1

Sep

24°7

Oct

24°15

Nov

24°14

Dec

23°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Ayacucho

  1. Carmen Alto

    park

    1.3 km

  2. Catedral de Huamanga

    christian place of worship

    0.5 km

  3. Alameda Valdelirios

    park

    0.7 km

  4. Museo de la Memoria

    museum

    1.6 km

  5. Mirador La Picota, Huamanga

    monument

    0.5 km

  6. Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.7 km

  7. Millwa Country Club

    dance club

    3.2 km

  8. Cementerio General De Huamanga

    christian place of worship

    1.5 km

Getting there

Ayacucho Airport · 4.5 km

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