Country Peru Province Huaraz Elevation 2,981 m (9,780 ft) | Region Ancash District Huaraz Local time Friday 9:52 PM | |
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Weather 12°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 99% Humidity | ||
Monterrey is a small town in Huaraz District, Huaraz Province, region of Ancash, Peru. It is located some 7 km (4.3 mi) to the north of the town centre of Huaraz. Monterrey is located in the Santa river valley, also known as Callejon de Huaylas at 2981 m.a.s.l.
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Map of Monterrey, Peru
Hot springs
The town is known for its hot springs, which have temperatures of 49 °C (120 °F) and have medicinal properties. Water at the hot springs, which are privately run by a local hotel, is brownish due to the presence of iron.
Climate
The climate at Monterrey is temperate, with warm days and cold nights, being 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) the average temperature.
References
Monterrey, Ancash Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA