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Chalhuanca Challwanka |
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Chalhuanca, situated on the River Chalhuanca
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| Coordinates: 14°17′42″S 73°14′40″W / 14.29500°S 73.24444°W | |
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| Region | Apurímac Region |
| Province | Aymaraes Province |
| District | Chalhuanca District |
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| • Mayor | Sebastian Gonzalo Carbajal Zegarra |
| Elevation | 2,888 m (9,475 ft) |
Chalhuanca is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province Aymaraes in the region Apurímac. It is famous as one of the best places in Peru for canoeing and other river-related adventure sports. Their river fisheries are also renown for their delicate produce. Chalhuanca has a resort-placed named Pincahuacho which is famous for its volcanic waters.
Coordinates: 14°17′42″S 73°14′40″W / 14.29500°S 73.24444°W