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Ayacucho is located in the Southern
Sierra region of Peru. The population is about 100,000, altitude 2,700 m.
Ayacucho is embedded in a broad sunny valley with mild climate. It is home
of the Morocucho people, a group of the Quechua.
The Airport has flights from Lima. Small airlines in Peru are a bit
sketchy, but a good alternative for those who don't like a rough long bus
ride.
Daily buses to and from Lima on a well paved road. (9-10h) - It goes over
some high mountain passes which make some people sick
Daily buses to and from Pisco the same well paved road. (6h)
Daily buses to and from Huancavelica offer 2 alternatives: 1. The direct
way via Lircay (dust road) or 2. via Rumichaca and St. Ines. Take the main
road from Ayacucho to the coast until Rumichaca (paved and in good
condition), then catch a bus to Huancavelica (departure 11am, dust road).
The landscape is unique and impressive, the very most part of it is
between 4000 and 5000 m sea level.
Daily buses to and from Andahuaylas, run by Molina, Wari (leaves at
5:00am) and others (at least 10 rough hours). The dust road is partly in
very poor condition, but the magnificent scenery is more than a
compensation for that.
Hotel La Crillonesa, one block from the main Mercado and just a few from
the Plaza de Armas, Nazareno 165. They asked for 50 Soles for a room with
private bathroom and double bed, but may accept lower offers. Rooftop
terrace (great view), cafe, cable TV in most rooms, 24hr hot water,
friendly service. You may like being near the market and the bustling
pedestrian-only street that goes by it. |