Location: Huanuco
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Huánuco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwanuko]) is a city in central Peru. It had a population of 75,000 as of 2007 and in 2014 it had a population of 172,924. It is the capital of the Huánuco Region and the Huánuco District. It is the seat of the diocese of Huánuco. The metropolitan city of Huanuco is 170,000 hab (2011, urban pop, INEI). It has three districts, Huanuco (head), Amarilis, and Pillco Marca. In this city, the Higueras river meets the Huallaga river, one of the largest rivers in the country. The city of Huánuco was founded by Spanish conquistador Gómez de Alvarado in 1539, in the Inca town of Yarowilca. In 1541, the city was moved to its current location in the Pillco Valley. It is served by the Alférez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport. One of the main highways of the country passes by Huanuco, communicating Lima-Callao with Tingo Maria and Pucallpa in the Peruvian Amazonia.
Restaurants in Huanuco
1. Plaza de Armas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Rob W - Dublin, Ireland
Huanuco has one of the nice Plaza de Armas (especially at Christmas). There is a good tourist information office, a few cafes, and a beautiful Colonial hotel. There was plenty of activity and there are regular festivals around the square.
2. Kotosh
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
3. Parque Nacional Tingo Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Daniel G - Atlanta
Tingo Maria is not Huanuco but a separate town accessible daily by scheduled flight. There are two entrances, both close to the town. There is a nice path leading from the main entrance to the Oilbird Cave (Cueva de las Lechuzas) which is worth a visit. There are unusual stands of bamboo and other tropical trees along the way.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Paula H
I've never been inside, but from the outside this is the ugliest church I have ever seen; an example of bad 70's contemporary architecture. The 'bells' that ring at 6 AM and 6 PM sound like garbage can lids clashing together. We stay at the hotel next to it frequently, and get to hear those lovely 'bells.'
5. La Casa de la Perricholi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
6. Churubamba City Hall
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By kelly m
Churubammba city hall has a great small museum, this is a nice small place surrounded by locals so make sure you go with a local because people in the area don’t speak English at all and not guides in the museum just pieces of papers with some info about their Mummies and relics. So you will discover this area with your own eyes. People is very friendly but they will look a bit surprise of seen new visitors. It is a nice experience that you can't miss if you visit Huánuco. And if you can leave some info at the place in english for the next visitors that would be very helpful for the locals in the area.Price to get into the museum is less than 1 dollar.
