Matacancha
A campground in Ancash, Peru.
- At 13,651 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Matacancha is a campground in Ancash, Peru, at about 13,650 ft above sea level. Trails within about a mile include Circuito De Huayhuash. The nearest town is Pallca, about 2.5 miles northeast of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gasha, Cerro Paria and Chawpi Hanka. For camping, Quartelhuain and Campamento are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Matacancha for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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