Recuay, Peru facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Recuay
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 Recuay, Peru
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Recuay |
| District | Recuay |
| Elevation | 3,422 m (11,227 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Recuay is a town in the Ancash Region of Peru. It sits right next to the Santa River. The town is located high up, at 3,422 meters (about 11,227 feet) above sea level. Recuay is also the main town, or capital, of the Recuay Province. It officially became a town on April 14, 1950.
Recuay still looks a lot like it did in colonial times. You can see old casonas (large traditional houses) and simple buildings. These buildings are often made with mud walls and have roofs covered in tiles. The town's main square has a classic fountain in the middle. It is surrounded by pretty metal railings. From the square, you can see the impressive 'hill of Jerusalem'. You can also admire the many eucalyptus and cypress trees that make the city beautiful.
The area around Recuay is known for its natural mineral waters and thermal springs. These include places like Quñuqqucha, Uqhuschaka, Pachaqutu, Pumapampa, Burgos, and Utuco. There are also two lakes, Qiruqucha and Quñuqqucha, within the province. You can find a wonderful forest of Puya Raimondi plants if you take a small road towards Carpa. There's also the San Francisco cave, which is a cool natural formation made of volcanic rock. Inside, you can see amazing stalactites.
There is an unpaved road that connects Recuay to Aija. Aija is the hometown of a famous scientist named Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo. To get there, you have to climb over the Cordillera Negra mountains. This road crosses a pass called Wank'ap'iti at 4,000 meters (about 13,123 feet) high. Then, you go down towards the city of Aija.
About 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Recuay, as you go into the Callejón de Huaylas valley, you will find Huaraz. Huaraz is the capital city of the Ancash Region. The paved highway to Huaraz offers many beautiful views of the typical Peruvian countryside. From a place called Puente Bedoya (Bedoya bridge), which is at kilometer 183, a road turns off to the right. This road leads to Olleros and Waripampa. It is also the start of a popular walking path towards Chavín, an ancient archaeological site.
Geography
Climate
Recuay has a unique climate because of its high elevation. The weather changes throughout the year, with warmer days and cooler nights.
| Climate data for Recuay, elevation 3,431 m (11,257 ft), (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.4 (68.7) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.5 (68.9) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.9 (71.4) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.6 (69.1) |
21.1 (69.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6.1 (43.0) |
6.4 (43.5) |
6.4 (43.5) |
5.8 (42.4) |
4.0 (39.2) |
1.8 (35.2) |
0.8 (33.4) |
1.3 (34.3) |
3.3 (37.9) |
4.8 (40.6) |
5.1 (41.2) |
5.8 (42.4) |
4.3 (39.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 116.6 (4.59) |
127.5 (5.02) |
173.5 (6.83) |
95.1 (3.74) |
30.9 (1.22) |
6.4 (0.25) |
2.1 (0.08) |
5.6 (0.22) |
28.9 (1.14) |
67.1 (2.64) |
71.4 (2.81) |
111.4 (4.39) |
836.5 (32.93) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Recuay para niños
