Ayacucho, Peru
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Ayacucho is limited. There is no airport and roads in this region are generally rough.

The climate here is very mild, with only light rain during the rainy season and warm sunny days during the dry season. Ayacucho is at an elevation of 2,761m / 8918ft, relatively low compared to many other towns in the Central Highlands.

The city has a number of attractions. There are over 30 colonial churches from various time periods, including the 17th Century Ayacucho Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas. Many colonial mansions have now been converted into public office and can be visited during operating hours. There is also a few museums worth visiting. If you are visiting the week before Easter, you will witness the elaborate Semana Santa religious festival, one of the best in Peru. However, if you happen to show up at this time without a reservation, you will most likely be out of luck finding accommodation.