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Park · Huancayo, Junín
Huanca Identity Park
Stone park with pirca walls in the San Antonio neighborhood, about 3 km from the center, with statues of musicians and regional artists, bridges, canals and a large carved mate burilado.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Huanca Identity Park
Parque de la Identidad Huanca is in the San Antonio neighborhood, about 3 km northeast of downtown Huancayo. It was designed in the 1990s as a tribute to the artists who gave the province its name and to Wanka culture.
Almost everything in the park is made of stone: pirca walls, arches, bridges and paths that recall typical constructions of Junín. Water channels and native plants complete the design, which imitates the valley landscape.
The statues represent singers and musicians from the region, such as Flor Pucarina and Picaflor de los Andes, and huaylarsh dancers, the valley dance declared a National Cultural Heritage. One of the best-known pieces is a giant sculpture in the shape of a carved mate burilado, the gourd engraved with scenes of rural life, a traditional art of the Mantaro valley.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
45 minutes to one hour to stroll through the park at a relaxed pace.
Best time
During the day, with natural light, to see the details of the sculptures.
How to get there
By taxi, about 10 to 15 minutes from the center. There is also a city bus that goes through the San Antonio neighborhood.
Tip
Combine it with Cerrito de la Libertad and Torre Torre, which are on the same side of the city, east and northeast of downtown.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Huanca Identity Park
Where is the Parque de la Identidad Huanca located?
In the San Antonio neighborhood, about 3 km northeast of central Huancayo. It’s a few minutes away by taxi.
What to see at the Parque de la Identidad Huanca?
Stone walls, arches and bridges, statues of musicians and dancers from the region, and a large sculpture in the shape of a mate burilado, the typical engraved gourd of the Mantaro valley.
How long does a visit to the Parque de la Identidad Huanca take?
About one hour is enough to walk through the park and see the sculptures.