Chachapoyas, Peru
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In this part of Peru, located in the eyebrow of the jungle, the climate is subtropical highland
, described by the Köppen climate classification
as Cwb, with an average temperature of 18 °C and an average relative humidity
of 74 percent. However, in some areas the temperature can drop to 2 °C. Chachapoyas has a temperate climate and is moderately rainy. The annual average of maximum and minimum temperature (period 1960-1991) is 19.8°C and 9.2°C, respectively. Annual average precipitation accumulated for period 1960-1991 is 777.8 mm.
Jiron Triunfo is the street which links the three principal plazas of the city. It is called by this name because the victorious Chachapoyans of the Higos Urco
battle entered the city through here .
there is a monument to the Chachapoyas heroes of the Higos Urco battle
of June 6, 1821. It is said that Plaza Santa Ana was the first square in the city . Here the first church of Chachapoyas was built. People used to celebrate the San Juan de los Indios' festivities in this square with eight days of bullfighting
.
, one of good and one of evil. According to the legend, when a person drank water from the first jet, love was born, but from the second one hate or negligence was produced. In the city, it was said that the foreigner who drank from this "fountain of love", would be forever captivated by its beautiful women and its wonderful grounds that are full of delight.
surrounded with totoras (a type of bulrush
) and palm trees. From these plants, wood was extracted to build the temples of the city. The Kuélap stadium is now in this location.
, at 2 km from the city of Chachapoyas. In this place the famous battle against the Spanish royalists occurred.
Oceanic climate
An oceanic climate, also called marine west coast climate, maritime climate, Cascadian climate and British climate for Köppen climate classification Cfb and subtropical highland for Köppen Cfb or Cwb, is a type of climate typically found along the west coasts at the middle latitudes of some of the...
, described by the Köppen climate classification
Köppen climate classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by Crimea German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen himself, notably in 1918 and 1936...
as Cwb, with an average temperature of 18 °C and an average relative humidity
Relative humidity
Relative humidity is a term used to describe the amount of water vapor in a mixture of air and water vapor. It is defined as the partial pressure of water vapor in the air-water mixture, given as a percentage of the saturated vapor pressure under those conditions...
of 74 percent. However, in some areas the temperature can drop to 2 °C. Chachapoyas has a temperate climate and is moderately rainy. The annual average of maximum and minimum temperature (period 1960-1991) is 19.8°C and 9.2°C, respectively. Annual average precipitation accumulated for period 1960-1991 is 777.8 mm.
Jiron Triunfo is the street which links the three principal plazas of the city. It is called by this name because the victorious Chachapoyans of the Higos Urco
Higos Urco battle
The battle of Higos Urco, near Chachapoyas in the Amazonas Region of Peru was part of the war for the independence of Peru.The battle began on 6 June 1821. It was joined by small pro-independence and pro-Spanish forces. The battle was part of the campaign which led to the proclamation of Peruvian...
battle entered the city through here .
Independence Square
To the east of the city is the Independence Square. In this squareTown square
A town square is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town used for community gatherings. Other names for town square are civic center, city square, urban square, market square, public square, and town green.Most town squares are hardscapes suitable for open markets,...
there is a monument to the Chachapoyas heroes of the Higos Urco battle
Higos Urco battle
The battle of Higos Urco, near Chachapoyas in the Amazonas Region of Peru was part of the war for the independence of Peru.The battle began on 6 June 1821. It was joined by small pro-independence and pro-Spanish forces. The battle was part of the campaign which led to the proclamation of Peruvian...
of June 6, 1821. It is said that Plaza Santa Ana was the first square in the city . Here the first church of Chachapoyas was built. People used to celebrate the San Juan de los Indios' festivities in this square with eight days of bullfighting
Bullfighting
Bullfighting is a traditional spectacle of Spain, Portugal, southern France and some Latin American countries , in which one or more bulls are baited in a bullring for sport and entertainment...
.
Cerro Luya Urco
Luya Urco is a hill located to the west of the city. In this place stands the Pozo de Yanayacu, originally known as the Fuente Cuyana. The well was constructed in the same place in which, according to legend, Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo brought forth water from a rock, ending the drought that was plaguing the region. The legend of the well is that any man who drinks from its waters will be forever attracted by the charm of the city's womenCuyana Fountain
This fountain of legend was in the skirt of Luya Urco hill and had two jetsWater jet
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, one of good and one of evil. According to the legend, when a person drank water from the first jet, love was born, but from the second one hate or negligence was produced. In the city, it was said that the foreigner who drank from this "fountain of love", would be forever captivated by its beautiful women and its wonderful grounds that are full of delight.
The Lagoon
At one time there was a lagoonLagoon
A lagoon is a body of shallow sea water or brackish water separated from the sea by some form of barrier. The EU's habitat directive defines lagoons as "expanses of shallow coastal salt water, of varying salinity or water volume, wholly or partially separated from the sea by sand banks or shingle,...
surrounded with totoras (a type of bulrush
Bulrush
-Wetland plants:* Bolboschoenus, a genus in the sedge family * Cyperus, a genus in the sedge family * Scirpus, a genus in the sedge family * Schoenoplectus, a genus in the sedge family...
) and palm trees. From these plants, wood was extracted to build the temples of the city. The Kuélap stadium is now in this location.
Legón Hill
Legón Hill is located in the town of Higos UrcoHigos Urco pampa
Higos Urco pampa is a historical place in Chachapoyas, Peru where the battle of the same name was fought on 6 June 1821, before José de San Martín proclaimed Peruvian independence. Also there is a beautiful small square raised in its commemoration....
, at 2 km from the city of Chachapoyas. In this place the famous battle against the Spanish royalists occurred.