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Ayacucho

Since 20,000 BCE

Ayacucho Plaza de Armas

This small city is a great base for visiting the surrounding Andes. Its history includes roots for both the Quechua and Wari cultures. During colonial times, it was named “San Juan de la Frontera de Huamanga” from 1540–1825.

1824

It is famous as the site of the 1824 battle when the Spanish army surrendered unconditionally, solidifying the independence that Peru had claimed in 1821. The city markets itself as the “birthplace of Peru” for its role in independence.

Ayacucho Plaza de Armas

5 days in Ayacucho

Read my blog on my visit to Ayacucho, with a suggested 5-day itinerary. I highly recommend visiting the battle site, which is usually bundled with the archeological Wari site in the Pampa de la Quinua & Wari tour.

Vilcashuamán tour

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Ayacucho tours

Day trips from Ayacucho

Art in Ayacucho

The most artistic town in Peru

Battle of Ayacucho

Winning Peruvian Independence (Dec 9th)

Text © Heather Jasper

Images by Heather Jasper